The healthcare provider orders dicyclomine (Bentyl), an anticholinergic drug, for a client. What is the nurse's priority assessment prior to administering this drug?
A. Does the client have light sensitivity?
B. Is the client able to urinate?
C. Does the client have a history of alcoholism?
D. Is the client dizzy upon standing?
Answer: B
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When providing patient education about nitroglycerin to the patient, what would the nurse include in the teaching plan about a nitroglycerin patch?
A) "It only has to be administered once a week." B) "It is more effective than tablets in treating angina." C) "It has a longer duration of action." D) "It is faster acting than the tablets."
The concept of health promotion is a new one to the nursing profession
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Serious and well-controlled research studies on aging have been available:
a. only in the past 60 years. b. since the turn of the 20th century. c. following the Great Depression. d. since the year 2000.
A client is scheduled for a skin-prick test to diagnose the cause for his allergic reactions. Prior to this test, which of the following medications should the client be instructed to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
1. Corticosteroids 2. Antihistamines 3. Benzodiazepines 4. Theophylline 5. Antidepressants 6. Aspirin