A client with a panic disorder has been prescribed a benzodiazepine medication. The nurse should instruct the client that one risk of a benzodiazepine medication is:
A) Diet restrictions.
B) Dependence.
C) Agitation.
D) Fecal impactions.
D
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A patient states to the nurse, "I have a lump in my left breast that only appears before my periods." Which is the most likely reason for this occurrence?
1) A cyst 2) Mastitis 3) A cancerous tumor 4) Fibrocystic breast disease
What is the greatest value of reflection for nursing practice?
A) It helps the nurse to identify solutions to problems. B) It enables nurses to develop professional power. C) It provides a basis for planning patient care. D) It creates a bond of unity among nurses in similar situations.
Which precaution about zanamivir (Relenza) therapy does the nurse teach a patient who also uses a bronchodilator for asthma control?
a. "Drink at least 3 L of water daily while using this drug." b. "Use the bronchodilator 15 minutes before taking the zanamivir." c. "Avoid taking the zanamivir within 2 hours of using the bronchodilator." d. "Take your pulse daily while on this drug because when taken with a bronchodi-lator heart rhythm problems are common."
A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus voided 4000 mL of urine in the past 24 hours. The patient's skin turgor is poor, and the patient is reporting polyphagia and polydipsia. Which blood glucose level should the nurse expect when assessing this patient?
A. 110 mg/dL B. 60 mg/dL C. 125 mg/dL D. 180 mg/dL