The nurse is educating a patient who has just been prescribed diazepam (Valium). The nurse cautions the patient that diazepam (Valium) may cause which problem?
a. Dependency
b. Urinary retention
c. Severe dehydration
d. Hallucinations
A
Valium can cause a physiologic and a psychological dependence. Valium should not cause uri-nary retention, severe dehydration, or hallucinations.
You might also like to view...
An adult patient with a diagnosis of asthma has been prescribed montelukast (Singulair). The nurse should teach the patient that this drug will help relieve symptoms by
A) reducing the muscle tone in the alveoli and facilitating gas exchange. B) relaxing smooth muscle in the bronchi and bronchioles. C) preventing the bronchoconstriction and inflammation that is caused by leukotrienes. D) preventing mast cells from releasing histamine.
A patient has an abdominal wound, healing by second intention. Which of the following vitamins would aid in the healing of this wound by promoting tissue formation?
1. C 2. K 3. A 4. E
A father is discussing dietary needs for his son, who has a diagnosis of CHF. The nurse knows the father understands the dietary needs when he states:
1. "I can let my son have french fries once a week.". 2. "I will need to make sure he drinks eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day.". 3. "When having scalloped potatoes and ham for dinner, we should plan an alternative meal for my son.". 4. "I will need to give my child his diuretic at bedtime because food can interfere with the medication action.".
Apply the principles of standard precautions when providing postmortem care
Indicate whether the statement is true or false