When caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack, which nursing interventions are most appropriate? Select all that apply
A) Leaving the client alone to maintain privacy
B) Reducing stimuli in the immediate environment
C) Speaking loudly and forcefully to gain client's attention
D) Administering anti-anxiety medication as ordered
B, D
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The nurse is reviewing instructions for vaginal antifungal drugs with a patient. Which statement by the nurse is an appropriate instruction regarding these drugs?
a. "The medication can be stopped when your symptoms are relieved." b. "Discontinue this medication if menstruation begins." c. "Daily douching is part of the treatment for vaginal fungal infections." d. "Abstain from sexual intercourse until the treatment has been completed and the infection has resolved."
Which techniques should you perform to
prevent excessive bleeding when administering an intramuscular injection to a patient who is on anticoagulation therapy? (select all that apply) a. Using the smallest possible injection needle b. Injecting the drug slowly, over at least a 60-second period c. Applying pressure to the site for at least 5 minutes after the injection d. Ensuring that the needle is placed within a previous injection puncture site e. Cleansing the skin at the injection site for at least 30 seconds before the injection f. Applying warm compresses to the site for at least 15 minutes after the injection
Of the doses on hand, you would select ______________________ to administer the dose ordered
Ordered: Zofran 4 mg PO now. On hand: Zofran 8 mg scored tablets. Zofran 2 mg/mL multidose vial. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient who is unconscious arrives in the emergency department with clammy skin and constricted pupils
The nurse assesses a respiratory rate of 8 to 10 breaths per minute. The paramedics report obvious signs of drug abuse in the patient's home. The nurse suspects that this patient has had an overdose of which substance? a. Alcohol b. LSD c. An opioid d. Methamphetamine