A patient telephones a nurse to report the onset of muscle pain and weakness. The patient is taking gemfibrozil with a statin. The nurse should be concerned about the development of:
a. peripheral neuropathy.
b. hypothyroidism.
c. myopathy.
d. hepatic disease.
c
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A rape victim is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse knows that this patient is most likely experiencing rape trauma syndrome. What is rape trauma syndrome?
A) Feeling "dirty" B) Not wanting to be touched C) An acute stress reaction to a life-threatening situation D) Felling as if the rape is the victim's fault
A nurse is appointed to a workplace committee to plan changes in the emergency department. The committee's task is to make recommendations that will provide an environment that deters violence
Which recommendations are consistent with this goal? (Select all that apply.) a. Install bullet-resistant glass in the nurses' station. b. Install security alarm devices in examining rooms. c. Institute a limited toleration of violence policy. d. Develop a minimum safe staffing policy. e. Change security officers' uniforms to shirt, tie, blazer, slacks.
A patient will be discharged home with albuterol (Proventil) to use for asthma symptoms. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
a. Failure to respond to the medication indicates a need for a higher dose. b. Monitor for hypoglycemia symptoms when using this medication. c. Palpitations are common with this drug even at normal, therapeutic doses. d. Overuse of this medication can result in airway narrowing and bronchospasm.
The client states, "I can't swallow those capsules," so the nurse plans to open the carbamazepine (Carbitrol) for administration. Which foods found on the client's lunch tray are appropriate for the nurse to use for administration of this medication?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. A hamburger patty 2. Citrus salad 3. Applesauce 4. Mashed potatoes 5. Green beans