A client is exhibiting lip smacking, facial grimacing, and protruding tongue movements. This extrapyramidal side effect would accurately be documented as which of the following?
A) Akathisia
B) Tardive dyskinesia
C) Drug-induced parkinsonism
D) Dystonia
B
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After accepting a position, the nurse prioritizes which of the following when beginning orientation?
1. Dress in a clean white uniform. 2. Appear at orientation 30 minutes early. 3. Take a notebook and pen to orientation. 4. Prepare a bag lunch to take along.
Which of the following statements is true regarding coral snake envenomation?
A. The toxic effects of coral snake venom are seen immediately. B. Coagulopathy occurs in severe cases. C. Pain at the bite site is severe. D. Early symptoms of envenomation include nausea, vomiting, headache, and pallor.
After receiving change-of-shift report about these postoperative patients, which patient should the nurse assess first?
a. Obese patient who had abdominal surgery 3 days ago and whose wound edges are separating b. Patient who has 30 mL of sanguineous drainage in the wound drain 10 hours after hip replacement surgery c. Patient who has bibasilar crackles and a temperature of 100°F (37.8°C) on the first postoperative day after chest surgery d. Patient who continues to have incisional pain 15 minutes after hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Vicodin) administration
A unit is having a staff meeting to discuss a recent incident that occurred involving a family member, a client, and two of the nurses. One nurse sustained injuries. Another nurse was held by the client as a shield
Other staff members witnessed the escalation of this situation. What is important for the entire staff to remember concerning this incident? A) Workplace violence occurs primarily in acute care settings. B) Most persons view workplace violence in the same way. C) Each person's experience with violence is unique. D) Categorizing the types of violence experienced is difficult.