The client is experiencing status epilepticus. Which of the following drugs should the nurse have ready to administer?
A. Atropine
B. Lorazepam
C. Propranolol
D. Theophylline
B
Initially, intravenous lorazepam is administered to stop motor movements; this is followed by administration of phenytoin.
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Decreased gastric motility
a. Is a life-threatening emergency b. Is a normal factor in aging c. May require the nurse to auscultate bowel sounds for up to 5 minutes in a quadrant d. Both B and C
Organizational benefits of a culture of shared governance include (select all that apply):
a. improved financial outcomes. b. interdependence among staff nurses. c. increased commitment of staff to the or-ganization. d. more senior leadership involvement at the point of service. e. a more efficient model for point-of-service decision making.
Bromhidrosis can be assessed by:
a. palpation. b. percussion. c. auscultation. d. olfaction.
The Oucher pain assessment tool uses a numeric scale ranking pain from:
a. 0 to 100 c. 1 to 10 b. 1 to 5 d. 0 to 20