A client with ARDS has severe air hunger and is extremely anxious. The nurse would administer which medication to help both problems?
a. Lorazepam (Ativan)
b. Morphine sulfate (morphine)
c. Furosemide (Lasix)
d. Nitroglycerin (Tridil)
B
Morphine helps reduce preload and also will mildly sedate the client, relieving both the air hunger and the anxiety.
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a. Parasympathetic activity would increase. b. Parasympathetic signals would be depressed. c. Sympathetic activity would increase. d. Respiratory centers would be depressed.
Apnea is defined as respirations that cease for at least ____________________ seconds
Fill in the blank with correct word
A community health nurse is caring for a client who is not a veteran and has no funds for health care. Where would this client go to receive care?
a. Local hospital b. Privately owned, for-profit hospital c. Proprietary hospital d. Publicly owned hospital
A client with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), gout, hyperlipidemia, and palpitations is being seen for symptoms of narcolepsy
Before starting on methylphenidate (Concerta) for treatment of narcolepsy, which testing would the nurse anticipate? 1. A PSA and digital prostate exam 2. A 12-lead EKG and further cardiac workup pending results 3. Urinalysis and lab tests to determine control of gout 4. Labs for cholesterol and triglyceride levels