A cholinergic drug is prescribed for a patient. The nurse checks the patient's medical history, knowing that this drug is contraindicated in which disorders? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bladder atony
b. Gastrointestinal obstruction
c. Bradycardia
d. Alzheimer's disease
e. Hypotension
f. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
ANS: B, C, E, F
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You document your patient's vital signs into a bedside documentation device and are able to compare your patient's vital signs with patients who have similar diagnoses and similar medica-tions, and who are of a similar age. You are accessing:
a. E-mail. b. Telecommunications. c. A database. d. Technology.
An older client is prescribed diet supplementation to combat unintentional weight loss. How should the nurse provide these supplements to the client?
1. Serve at room temperature 2. Provide with the next meal 3. Provide separate from medications 4. Provide more than an hour before the next meal
A client takes aspirin regularly to deal with the pain of arthritis. Which symptom may be indicative of a serious side effect of the medication?
a. Intense abdominal pain b. Frequent constipation c. Excessive perspiration d. Excessive fatigue
The nursing diagnosis Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements has been identified for a client with severe depression. The most reliable evaluation of outcomes will be based on
A. energy level. B. weekly weights. C. observed eating patterns. D. client statement of appetite.