The nurse monitoring a patient after surgery keeps in mind that the primary concern with use of neuromuscular blocking drug is which adverse effect?
A. Respiratory arrest
B. Headache
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypertension
Answer: A. Respiratory arrest
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A disaster planning task force has been asked to focus on communication. Which instruction should this group provide to nursing staff?
1. Limit your communication to physicians and other nurses. 2. Be certain to maintain the client tracking system. 3. All communication with law enforcement will be conducted through the public resources officers. 4. Communication is likely to follow the standard daily pattern.
A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipation. What intervention would be appropriate for this client?
A) Restrict foods high in fiber. B) Avoid the use of stool softeners. C) Encourage fluid intake of 2,500-3,000 ml each day. D) Medicate for pain around the clock.
A wife of a critically injured husband has been at his bedside constantly for 2 days. As the nurse speaks to the wife, the wife sobs, "This is awful. I can't take it anymore." What is the wife expe-riencing?
a. Fear b. Denial c. Compensation d. Stress
A group of pediatric nurses accepts an international assignment in an underdeveloped country. The nurses are informed that they will be caring for many children with kwashiorkor
The nurses will create a care plan focusing on which primary nutrient for these children? a. Calories b. Protein c. Lipids d. Glucose