Which condition is a common side effect of atropine?
a. Urinary retention
b. Loss of appetite
c. Weight gain
d. Difficulty sleeping
ANS: A
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A student nurse just completed giving a presentation to her class regarding elder abuse. Her focus was on characteristics of people who mistreat older adults
What statement by a classmate would indicate a need for further education by the student? A) "Most people who abuse older adults have abused someone else in their lifetime." B) "Most people who abuse older adults are loners." C) "Most people who abuse older adults suffer from some sort of mental illness." D) "Most people who abuse older adults are financially independent."
A client has a peritonsillar abscess. Which priority instruction does the nurse provide to this client?
a. "If you notice an enlarged node on the side of your neck where the abscess is, call your health care provider." b. "Stay home from work or school until your temperature has been normal for 24 hours." c. "You may gargle with warm water that has a teaspoon of salt in it as often as you like." d. "Take the antibiotic for the entire time it is prescribed, not just until you feel better."