A patient with depression taking paroxetine (Paxil) 10mg PO daily for the past month reports restlessness and abdominal pain. Which factor should the nurse consider during the assessment?
1. The patient has been taking medication with grapefruit juice at breakfast.
2. The patient is experiencing severe side effects and will be taken off the medication.
3. The patient is taking too much of the drug and is experiencing unexpected side effects.
4. The patient expresses that she is nervous that the side effects will increase with continued use.
1. The patient has been taking medication with grapefruit juice at breakfast.
You might also like to view...
When a nurse becomes involved in a legal action, the first step to occur is that a document is filed in an appropriate court. What is this document called?
a. Deposition b. Appeal c. Complaint d. Summons
A client is being weaned from total parenteral nutrition to oral intake. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this client?
a. Electrolyte statuser b. Thirst c. Hung d. Muscle weakness
A parent of a newborn asks the nurse why a heel stick is being done on the baby to test for phenylketonuria (PKU). The nurse responds that
1. screening for PKU is required anddetection can be done before symptoms develop. 2. the infant has high-riskcharacteristics. 3. because the infant was born bycesarean,a PKU test is necessary. 4. because the infant was born byvaginal delivery,a PKU is recommended.
Which is one step a community health nurse can take to stay informed on current issues?
A) Identify government representatives about issues. B) Provide nursing expertise as policies are being designed. C) Be an advocate by speaking out for those who cannot speak for themselves. D) Read the local newspaper with attention to local community issues.