As a group of agents, benzodiazepines differ from one another in terms of:
a. onset and duration of action.
b. depth of CNS depression.
c. pharmacologic actions.
d. side effects.
a
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1. Availability of emergency centers 2. The size of the community 3. Evidence of traditional healers 4. Presence of mental health facilities 5. Where families and children play
When hanging a new infusion bag of a chemotherapy drug, the nurse accidentally spills a small amount of the solution onto the floor. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
a. Let it dry, and then mop the floor. b. Wipe the area with a disposable paper towel. c. Use a spill kit to clean the area. d. Ask the housekeeping department to clean the floor.
A nurse is working with a client who experienced the sudden onset of dizziness, nausea, and hearing loss. A diagnosis of Meniere's disease was made. The nurse should instruct the client to:
1. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine. 2. Take OTC medications for the nausea. 3. Stay in bed until symptoms subside. 4. Use tranquilizers to help in coping with the disease.
A nurse is assigned to care for the following patients who all need vital signs taken right now. Which of these patients is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate vital sign measurement to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
a. Patient scheduled for a procedure in the nuclear medicine department b. Patient transferring from the intensive care unit (ICU) c. Patient returning from cardiac catheterization d. Patient returning from hip replacement surgery