When a patient is on nitrate therapy, he or she should report severe headache, dry mouth, and blurred vision to the physician as these are symptoms of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
overdose
When a patient is on nitrate therapy, he or she should report severe headache, dry mouth, and blurred vision to the physician as these are symptoms of overdose.
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1. Dark red nails. 2. Horizontal white bands. 3. Pale nail beds. 4. Spoon-shaped nails.
During assessment of a postoperative patient, the nurse discovers that the pulse is rapid, blood pressure has decreased, urinary output has decreased, and the dressing is dry. The nurse recognizes these findings as indicative of:
a. pain shock. b. dehydration. c. internal hemorrhage. d. acute infection.
To promote good eating habits in adolescents, adults should
a. discuss the reasons for good food choices with adolescents. b. design daily menus and provide only the specific foods on the menu. c. create guidelines for dietary patterns and provide appropriate food choices. d. model good food behaviors and allow adolescents to make their own choices.
Select the statement that best describes the adverse effects of osmotic laxatives.
A. Osmotic laxatives are serotonin antagonists that could lead to ischemic colitis and serious complications of constipation. B. Osmotic laxatives cause a large amount of water to be lost with the feces and could lead to dehydration if overused. C. Osmotic laxatives form a complex with vitamins, minerals, and other drugs, thereby impairing systemic absorption of these substances. D. None of these are correct.