The most common adverse effect of the transdermal nicotine replacement patch is:
1. Nicotine toxicity
2. Tingling at the site of patch application
3. Skin irritation under the patch site
4. Life-threatening dysrhythmias
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a. self-help oriented b. focused in process c. a long-term process d. directed by the therapist
A resident had a stroke. The person's left side is affected. Which of the following might the person's care plan include?
a. Encourage deep breathing and coughing. b. Turn and reposition every 4 hours. c. Discourage any range-of-motion exercises. d. Perform all ADL for the person.
Which feature of a pediatric patient would the nurse recognize as most affecting the distribution of a fat soluble drug?
A. The slower gastric emptying. B. The lower serum protein levels. C. The gastric acid level. D. The total body water (TBW).
As soon as you get a chance, you review C.W.'s admission laboratory results
Laboratory Results Sodium 138 mEq/L Potassium 6.9 mEq/L BUN 90 mg/dL Creatinine 2.1 mg/dL WBC 16,000/mm3 Hgb 8.4 g/dL Hct 25% PT 23.4 seconds INR 4.8 After examination of the lab results, are there any concerns with C.W.'s electrolyte levels? Explain your answer. In view of the previous laboratory results, what diagnostic test will be performed and why?