A patient is prescribed a drug for overactive bladder. Which instruction does the nurse provide to prevent a serious complication?
a. "Be sure to let your prescriber know if your symptoms do not improve."
b. "When using the patch, press it firmly to make sure it stays in place."
c. "Use alcohol in moderation while taking this drug."
d. "Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated."
D
Urinary antispasmodic drugs decrease the sweating response, increasing the risk for heat stroke. Patients can reduce this risk by ensuring that they keep themselves well hydrated during exercise or when in hot environments.
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In caring for a postoperative cardiovascular patient, the nurse knows that the most frequent cause of a decreased cardiac output is
a. reduced preload. c. increased contractility. b. increased afterload. d. bradycardia.
The nurse is caring for a patient in stage 2 of general anesthesia. What is the care priority for this patient?
A) Rub the patient's back. B) Monitor vital signs. C) Provide eye care. D) Reposition the patient.
A geriatric patient has had a CVA and has a feeding tube in place. Which statement is correct about the administration of ordered drugs through the feeding tube?
A) Dilute medications with normal saline at room temperature. B) Elevate the head of the bed to 30 degrees. C) Check the position of the tube in the stomach by inserting 60 mL of air. D) Flush the tube with 15 mL of warm water to ensure patency.
What is true of direct questions?
a. They can get a lot of information quickly. b. They can help the patients organize their thoughts. c. They get minimum response answers of "yes" and "no." d. They make patients think that they are contributing to their health care.