A patient has been admitted to the ICU because of multiple traumas due to a motor vehicle accident. The physician has ordered propofol (Diprivan) to be used for maintenance of sedation
Before administration of propofol, a priority assessment by the nurse would be to check for a history of
A) seizure disorders.
B) low blood pressure.
C) increased intraocular pressure.
D) diabetic hyperlipidemia.
A
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A case manager has been hired at a rural hospital that has a combined medical-surgical unit. When defining this new role, which of the following outcomes should be prioritized by the hospital's leadership?
A) Decreased need for physician services B) Improved patient and family education C) Increased adherence to the principles of EBP D) Increased coordination of health services
A patient in his mid-30s has a new diagnosis of schizophrenia and is taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine). Three days after beginning the chlorpromazine, he has jerky movements of his head and arms and he is concerned
The nurse assesses these symptoms as: A) Extrapyramidal side effects B) Dyspepsia C) Torticollis D) Dystonia
A client taking isoniazid (INH) complains of "pins and needles" in her fingertips. The nurse would recommend vitamin _____ to treat this neuropathy
a. C b. B6 c. D d. B12
A 77-year-old client was put on broad-spectrum antibiotics when hospitalized for sepsis. The client has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and a recurring problem with pneumonia
Which of the following theories best explains why the client has had these issues? A) Free radical theory B) Genetic theory C) Immunity theory D) Wear-and-tear theory