Select the adverse effect associated with the use of barbiturates.
A. Lack of coordination
B. Drowsiness
C. Lethargy
D. All of the above
Answer: D
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nurse that the client should be hospitalized for treatment? a. Pulse less than 60 beats/min b. Weight 15% below ideal weight c. Urine output less than 30 mL/hr d. Serum potassium 3.4 mEq/L
The patient with hypertension comes to the ER and is experiencing nausea and vomiting and is restless and confused. His vital signs are BP 220/130, P 120, R 24
Based on these as-sessments, the nurse would conclude that the patient is experiencing: 1. hypertension crisis from cessation of drug. 2. stroke from increased blood pressure. 3. adverse drug reaction. 4. onset of diabetes.
The nurse is teaching a patient about continuous subcutaneous infusion with an insulin pump. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
a. Rotate the site every 1 to 2 days. b. Place a gauze dressing over the insertion site. c. Select an insertion site in the abdomen away from the waistline. d. Pull the skin laterally before inserting the needle.
A nurse is caring for a client who was brought to the emergency department due to difficulty swallowing. The nurse suspects the client to have which other symptoms? Select all that apply
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