A patient admitted to the hospital for major surgery is at risk for what type of sensory alteration?
A) sensory deprivation C) sensory overload
B) sensory deficits D) sensory stimulation
C
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a. sleep attacks. b. dizziness. c. hallucinations. d. dyskinesias.
A patient has been prescribed amitriptyline (Elavil). What should you plan teach this patient? (select all that apply)
a. "Smoking cigarettes can decrease the effectiveness of amitriptyline in treating your depression." b. "Check your pulse every day and report any irregular rhythms to your prescriber right away." c. "Amitriptyline should help to improve your depression symptoms within 7 to 14 days." d. "Avoid driving or operating dangerous equipment until you know how the drug will affect you." e. "Be sure to include foods with lots of fiber in your diet to prevent the side effect of constipation." f. "Tell the patient that this drug can cause urine to appear orange or red."
The intravenous access line for a patient receiving cryoprecipitate has infiltrated. Which of the following should the nurse do with the blood product?
1. store in the medication refrigerator 2. return the product to the blood bank 3. store at room temperature 4. store in the medication freezer
A patient is discharged and is sent home with enteral feedings. What instructions should the nurse give to the caregiver?
a. Flush the tube out after administering medications. b. Keep the tube loose to allow for patient movement. c. Use sterile technique when preparing and administering feedings. d. Hang enough formula each time to cover 8 to 12 hours of feeding.