A patient has been using cocaine on a regular basis. She has run out of the drug and is unable to obtain more. Within hours of stopping the medication, she begins to show symptoms of cocaine withdrawal. What symptoms will the patient exhibit?
A) Depression, drowsiness, and fatigue
B) Euphoria, hyperactivity, and hyperalertness
C) Diaphoresis, clammy palms, and diarrhea
D) Chest pain, palpitations, and diaphoresis
A
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A patient has begun taking dimethyl fumarate [Tecfidera] to treat relapsing MS and calls the clinic to report flushing of the skin with itching and burning sensations. What will the nurse recommend to this patient?
a. "Take a non–enteric-coated aspirin 30 minutes before each dose." b. "The provider will order an antihistamine to treat this symptom." c. "Try taking the medication on an empty stomach." d. "You should notify the provider imme-diately."
Which prescribed diuretic can also be used for treatment in certain types of glaucoma?
1. Indapamide (Lozol) 2. Amiloride hydrochloride (Midamor) 3. Mannitol (Osmitrol) 4. Triamterene (Dyrenium)
The facility is conducting an educational seminar for newly employed nurses.The program addresses the reporting of sentinel events. Which occurrences qualify for this criteria? Select all that apply
A) A client reports plans to file a complaint concerning the amount of time it took for a nurse to respond to a call light. B) A client's baby is misidentified and receives breast milk from another mother. C) A client experiences a reaction to a unit of blood, resulting in itching and hives. D) A client faints during ambulation with the nurse, resulting in a concussion. E) The nurse administers a lethal dosage of medication in error.
The next week, the patient's urine output increases to 3500 mL over 24 hours. The BUN and creatinine remain elevated and the GFR is now 48 mL/min
Which collaborative and nursing actions will you plan to implement during the diuretic phase of acute kidney injury? What will be an ideal response?