Morphine sulfate has been prescribed for a client experiencing acute pain Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching provided by the nurse?
A) Begin taking a bulking agent.
B) Reduce water intake.
C) If constipation occurs, contact your physician to obtain a stool softener.
D) Increase intake of fresh fruits.
D
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All of the following are risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. Which of these would be considered an alterable risk factor?
a. menopause c. high blood pressure b. physical inactivity d. history of chest pain
A friend shares with a nurse that her mother has been in a very depressed mood lately and that she is concerned her mother should see a psychiatrist
To best determine whether the mother might be experiencing a major depressive disorder, the nurse should ask the friend: 1. "Does your mother cry a lot, or is she just quiet and sad most of the time?" 2. "Has her depressed mood caused significant interruption of daily routines?" 3. "How often does she attend social events outside of the home?" 4. "Has she been depressed for more than a week?"
A client is prescribed quinidine for the treatment of malaria. The nurse understands that this medication also is:
a. a laxative. c. an antiviral. b. an antacid. d. an antiarrhythmic.