An older patient is being treated for glaucoma with Timoptic. Which assessment finding indicates an adverse effect associated with the medication?
1. Diarrhea
2. Slow heat rate
3. Excessive salivation
4. Reduced urinary output
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Rationale: Diarrhea is associated with the use of miotic medications.
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a. Increased respiratory rate from 12 breaths/min to 22 breaths/min b. Decreased skin turgor on the client's posterior hand and forehead c. Increased urine specific gravity from 1.012 to 1.030 g/mL d. Decreased orthostatic light-headedness and dizziness
A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client is at greatest risk for development of obstructive sleep apnea?
a. A 26-year-old woman who is 8 months pregnant b. A 42-year-old man with gastroesophageal reflux disease c. A 55-year-old woman who is 50 pounds overweight d. A 73-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus
When beginning to assess a person's spirituality, which question by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. "Do you believe in God?" b. "How does your spirituality relate to your health care decisions?" c. "What religious faith do you follow?" d. "Do you believe in the power of prayer?"
A woman tells the nurse that she is quite sure she is pregnant. The nurse recognizes which as a positive sign of pregnancy?
a. Amenorrhea b. Uterine enlargement c. HCG detected in the urine d. Fetal heartbeat