A client with heart valve disorder who is taking beta blockers experiences bradycardia, severe dizziness, and drowsiness. The nurse monitors bluish discoloration of the palms and fingernails
Which of the following is the indication of these signs and symptoms? A) Cinchonism B) Overdosage C) Hypokalemia D) Hypertension
B
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A patient has been administered chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for many years to treat his psychotic disorder. He has recently developed extrapyramidal symptoms related to long-term administration of this drug
Which of the following medications can be administered to assist in relieving these symptoms? A) Diazepam (Valium) B) Darifenacin (Enablex) C) Trihexyphenidyl (Trihexy) D) Trospium chloride (Sanctura)
One nursing strategy to use when striving to make persons comfortable in the hospital setting in relation to their dietary habits is:
a. assure them that the hospital food is nutritious b. insist that they eat at least 80% of all meals c. provide nutritious snacks d. provide foods that are culturally familiar
A common barrier to care in the rural areas is
a. Readily available transportation b. Inadequate provider understanding about rural health needs c. Short distances to health care facilities d. Available specialists
The nurse is explaining to the student nurse the therapeutic effects of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). What accurately describes the use of TPN?
A) It is used short term to supply additional calories and nutrients as needed. B) It is delivered via the peripheral vein to allow rapid dilution of hypertonic solution. C) It is a highly concentrated solution of carbohydrates, electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. D) It is usually used when the child's nutritional status is within acceptable parameters.