A nurse is about to administer flumazenil to a patient who has experienced oversedation from benzodiazepine use. Before administering this drug, the nurse should prepare to manage which patient response?
1. Hypertension
2. Seizure
3. Sudden temperature elevation
4. Bradycardia
Answer: 2
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The nurse is administering a back massage to the client. Place the steps in the proper order of performance
Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list. Response 1. Massage the areas over the right and left iliac crests. Response 2. Move your hands up the center of the back. Response 3. Massage the sacral area using smooth, circular strokes. Response 4. Massage both scapulae. Response 5. Move your hands down the side of the back.
The nurse who is current on wound care research would consider which product to be antimicrobial when used in wound dressings?
1. Normal saline 2. Tap water 3. Topical gold 4. Topical silver
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin). Which action does the nurse understand is important when caring for this patient?
a. Encouraging the patient to rise slowly from a sitting position b. Initiating a fall-risk protocol c. Maintaining strict intake and output measures d. Monitoring blood pressure frequently
The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus on daily foot care. Which of the following statements indicate the client needs further instruction?
1. "I will check my feet every day." 2. "I will cut my toenails with scissors." 3. "I will keep my appointments with my podiatrist." 4. "I will make sure my shoes fit."