A patient recovering from a spinal cord injury (SCI) is experiencing gastric distress. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
A. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
B. Baclofen (Lioresal)
C. Dopamine (Intropin)
D. Dantrolene (Dantrium)
Answer: A
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A) Integration B) Attachment C) Cleavage D) Budding
A nurse is caring for a client in crisis. While providing care it is imperative that the nurse communicates effectively with this client. Which is true when communicating with clients in crisis? Select all that apply
A) Communication should be frequent. B) Communication should be brief. C) Communication should be simple. D) Communication should be detailed. E) Communication should be directive.
Which intervention should be incorporated in a plan of care for a labor client who is experiencing hypertonic labor? Vaginal exam is unchanged from prior exam—3 cm, 80% effaced, and 0 station presenting part vertex
a. Augmentation of labor with oxytocin (Pitocin) b. AROM c. Performing a vaginal exam to denote progress d. Preparing the client for epidural administration as ordered by the physician
The nurse is preparing a patient for an angiogram. What should be included in data collection for this patient?
a. Ask if the patient is allergic to eggs. b. Ask if the patient is allergic to meat. c. Ask if the patient is allergic to peanuts. d. Ask if the patient is allergic to contrast dyes.