A female client with Raynaud's disease asks the nurse why she is taking the same calcium channel blocker that her brother-in-law takes for a heart condition
The nurse's response would include information that the calcium channel blocker will relieve some clinical manifestations of Raynaud's disease by a. decreasing vasospasm.
b. increasing cardiac output to increase circulation.
c. increasing vasodilation.
d. reducing the pain in the extremities.
A
Calcium antagonists, such as nifedipine and verapamil, are the drugs of choice because they can decrease the frequency, duration, and intensity of vasospastic attacks.
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1. Providing positive feedback 2. Discussing techniques for obtaining the blood sample 3. Encouraging the client to practice manipulating equipment 4. Encouraging the client to read the directions that come with equipment
In what employment setting does the nurse give total care to one patient; is totally independent; provides care in the home, hospital, or other facility; is paid directly by the patient; and is legally responsible for his or her own actions?
a. Home health nursing b. Private duty nursing c. Patient care nursing d. Agency care nursing
When working with a client with personality disorders the nurse recognizes that the behavior displayed by the client must have the following characteristics:
A) It can occur at anytime during adulthood. B) It is frequently characterized by psychotic behaviors. C) The behavior is very different from what is expected of the client's culture. D) Daily functioning is rarely affected by the disorders.
You are passing medications on a mental health unit. One of the patients refuses to take her morning medications stating, "That medicine makes me feel weird."
You see the patient's breakfast tray and question the charge nurse on whether it would be wrong for you to crush the medication and mix it into the patient's applesauce without the patient's knowledge. Which ethical principle would you be violating? a. Autonomy c. Fidelity b. Beneficence d. Veracity