A patient with myasthenia gravis has been on cholinesterase inhibitor therapy. The patient reports that, on occasion, some difficulty swallowing and periods of fatigue develop
The patient asks, "What can be done to remedy this?" The nurse should respond: a. "You are already on a high dosage of the drug. You will have to cope with these symptoms."
b. "This could mean that the dosage is too high and you should skip every other dose."
c. "Let's discuss some strategies to help you learn to self-adjust the dose in response to your symptoms."
d. "You are developing tolerance to the drug and will need to change to a different class of agents."
c
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One way to assure that you, as the nurse, have permission to treat a patient is:
1. ask the patient to sign an informed consent document each time you administer medications. 2. explain to patients the procedure you are going to do and what to expect. 3. check admitting documents for permission to treat before entering a patient's room. 4. have patient cosign physician orders and medication sheets.
Which of the following conditions is associated between kidney failure and respiratory failure? (Select all that apply.)
a. ARDS b. Lower GFR c. Increased urine output d. Decreased urine output e. Decreased blood flow to the kidneys
The nurse cares for a victim of a violent sexual assault. What is the most therapeutic intervention?
a. Use accepting, nurturing, and empathetic communication techniques. b. Educate the victim about strategies to avoid attacks in the future. c. Discourage the expression of feelings until the victim stabilizes. d. Maintain a matter-of-fact manner and objectivity.
A healthcare professional is assessing a child who has complete trisomy of the twenty-first chromosome. What findings does the professional relate to this condition?
a. Widely spaced nipples, reduced carrying angle at the elbow, and sparse body hair b. An IQ of 25 to 70, low nasal bridge, protruding tongue, and flat, low-set ears c. High-pitched voice, tall stature, gynecomastia, and an IQ of 60 to 90 d. Circumoral cyanosis, edema of the feet, short stature, and mental slowness