The client has received a dose of nitroprusside sodium to treat hypertensive crisis. She complains to the nurse of experiencing abdominal pain and nausea
The highest priority action on the part of the nurse is to call the physician because this is ________ the medication.
a. an expected side effect of the
b. an adverse reaction to
c. evidence of a toxic level of the
d. evidence of an anaphylactic reaction to
ANS: A
Nitroprusside sodium is expected to produce dizziness, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, sweating, palpitations, weakness, and vomiting.
You might also like to view...
The study of heredity, particularly as it relates to the ability of genes to transfer heritable physical characteristics, is known as:
a. chromatids. c. genetics. b. karyotype. d. histones.
When a person believes that there is a power greater or higher than any human being, he is referring to his __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just had a rigid fixation of a mandibular fracture. When planning the discharge teaching for this patient, what would the nurse be sure to include?
A) Increasing calcium intake to promote bone healing B) Avoiding chewing food for the specified number of weeks after surgery C) Techniques for managing parenteral nutrition in the home setting D) Techniques for managing a gastrostomy
The nurse is instructing a patient on ways to prevent the onset of infection. What should be included in these instructions?
1. Wash hands after using disposable tissues for nasal secretions. 2. Reduce animal protein in the diet. 3. Take prescribed antibiotics until symptoms subside. 4. There is no need to limit interactions with people or crowds.