A patient who is starting treatment with an alpha2 agonist should be informed of which likely side effect?
a. Agitation
b. Restlessness
c. Dry mouth
d. Diaphoresis
c
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A patient is very suspicious and states, "The FBI has me under surveillance." Which strategies should the nurse to use when gathering initial assessment data about this patient? More than one answer is correct
a. Say to the patient, "Tell me about the problem as you see it." b. Tell the patient medication will help this type of thinking. c. Seek information about when the problem began. d. Tell the patient, "Your ideas are not realistic." e. Reassure the patient, "You are safe here."
Which definition best describes a critical pathway?
a. Standardized plan of care for frequently occurring conditions b. Systematically developed statement to assist practitioners and patients in decision making c. Systematic review of clinical evidence for an intervention d. Set of interrelated concepts that describes or explains something
A three-month-old infant
A. has Moro, rooting, and grasp reflexes. B. understands simple commands. C. is fearful of strangers. D. is able to smile.
When a patient is transferred to another unit, you must ensure that health care services are not ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).