What is the priority safety measure for the nurse to implement when a patient has been started on carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
a. Ask the patient about symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
b. Monitor for and manage seizure activity.
c. Assist the patient when getting out of bed.
d. Always give this drug with food.
C
Carbamazepine is a first-line drug for partial and generalized seizures. These drugs can cause dizziness and drowsiness. The nurse must teach the patient to call for assistance when getting out of bed and ensure that the call light is within easy reach.
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At the completion of the physical assessment, you should discuss future plans and answer any questions the patient may have after
a. assisting the patient to a sitting position. b. documenting your findings. c. formulating a nursing care plan. d. providing adequate time for the patient to redress.
The parent of an adopted infant tells the nurse, "Our baby was abused before the adoption. I read an article online that said this experience causes problems as a child grows up. What we should be watching for?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "Early trauma sometimes causes learning difficulties, anxiety, and difficulty handling stress later in life." b. "Early abuse causes the myelin covering of the nerves to overgrow, which leads to high anxiety and mood instability." c. "Many individuals who experience early trauma and abuse develop symptoms of schizophrenia." d. "Your child will be normal. Information in online articles is not reliable."
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F. Indicate whether the statement is true or false