A client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication, clozapine (Clozaril). Of which potentially fatal side effect should a nurse teach the client?
A) Agranulocytosis
B) Akathisia
C) Dystonia
D) Akinesia
A
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A condition in which a patient experiences bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an increase of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood is known as _________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is planning care for a client with diabetes who is prescribed lifelong therapy for adrenal insufficiency. Which advice should not be given to this client?
1. "Cut your toenails straight across." 2. "Avoid wearing socks with shoes." 3. "Keep a diary of your blood glucose measurements." 4. "Call your health care provider if you are injured or get sick."
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client diagnosed with depression and notes that the client has been prescribed mirtazapine. The nurse identifies this agent as which drug category?
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor B) Cyclic antidepressant C) Norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor D) Alpha-2 antagonist
The nurse is completing an assessment of the patient's skin's integrity. Which assessment is the priority?
a. Pressure points b. Breath sounds c. Bowel sounds d. Pulse points