Identify the expected outcome associated with each of the medications F.N. is receiving
What will be an ideal response?
• Dilantin is used to reduce or prevent seizures.
• Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, is used to decrease cerebral edema and ICP.
• Pepcid, an H2 blocker, prevents or treats stress ulcers and is routinely given with corticosteroids.
• Morphine is used as analgesia for controlling headaches and other pain.
• The antiemetic Zofran is effective in controlling nausea, which is a common symptom.
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a. 13 and 17 b. 18 and 24 c. 25 and 34 d. 35 and 44
The patient confides that sneezing makes her "wet her pants." The nurse recognizes that this is a cardinal sign of ______ incontinence
a. urge b. stress c. functional d. overflow
Which of the following describes the exchange of information between families and professionals in family-centered care?
a. Only medical information needs to be exchanged between professionals and the family when necessary. b. Complete and unbiased information must be exchanged between professionals and family in a supportive manner at all times. c. The family will decide what information they are comfortable with giving the professionals. d. Professionals will set the parameters for information in the first interview with the family and will contact the family for information as needed.
When nurse managers are given authority and assume responsibility, they can staff their own units through decentralized scheduling. What is one effect of decentralized scheduling?
a. There is no individualized treatment. b. Cost containment is facilitated. c. Cost containment is more difficult. d. Staffing is easier.