A patient is experiencing status epilepticus. The nurse prepares to give which drug of choice for the treatment of this condition?
a. Diazepam (Valium)
b. Midazolam (Versed)
c. Valproic acid (Depakote)
d. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
ANS: A
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1. precontemplation 2. maintenance 3. contemplation 4. realization
When making IV rounds, the nurse finds redness, swelling, and warmth at a client's IV site. The client states the IV "hurts and burns." The nurse's first action is to
a. culture the IV site and cannula. c. document the IV site appearance and client statements. b. follow the facility's protocol. d. teach the client to notify her at the first sign of discomfort or swelling.
A 58-year-old client, who has no health problems, asks the nurse about the Pneumovax vaccine. The nurse's response to the client should be based on which information?
A) The vaccine is given annually before the flu season to those over 50 years of age. B) The immunization is administered once to older adults or persons with a history of chronic illness. C) The vaccine is for all ages and is given primarily to those persons traveling overseas to areas of infection. D) The vaccine will prevent the occurrence of pneumococcal pneumonia for up to five years.
A patient who is 2 hours postoperative following bowel resection surgery has four standing orders for pain medication. Which medication should the nurse consider providing to the patient for pain?
A. The one to be administered orally. B. The one that will be given intramuscularly to work quickly. C. The one that is to be administered intravenously by the patient and is under patient control. D. The one that is ordered on a prn basis.