A client hospitalized for psychotic symptoms including auditory hallucinations and delusions of reference is prescribed a medication with a strong dopamine-blocking action
The nurse teaches the client to recognize which symptom as a possible side effect of the medication? A) Constipation B) Orthostatic intolerance
C) Muscle stiffness D) Dry mouth
C
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What statement leads the nurse to determine that a child's parent understands information related to tick bites?
a. "I'll have my son wear dark clothing on his hike." b. "We should all get the Lyme disease vaccine before our trip." c. "I'll get a prescription for amoxicillin to take with us." d. "We will wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts in the woods."
A client receiving amlodipine for angina is complaining of dizziness. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to help alleviate the condition?
A) Apply a cold cloth over the forehead. B) Instruct the client to lie down. C) Instruct the client to drink more water. D) Reduce the dosage of amlodipine.
Your patient has been diagnosed with a loss of hearing related to damage of the end organ for hearing or cranial nerve VIII. What term is used to describe this condition?
A) Exostoses B) Otalgia C) Sensorineural hearing loss D) Presbycusis
The client has been ordered to be treated with Benemid. What is the highest priority instruction to give the client?
a. "Take on an empty stomach." b. "Increase fluid intake." c. "Take with food." d. "Limit fluid intake."