Krista is suffering from GERD. After various medications fail to improve her condition, Krista is prescribed metoclopramide as a short-term treatment option. However, the success of the treatment prompts Krista to continue using the medication for over three times the prescribed duration. Krista is at a risk for ________.
A. diabetic gastroparesis
B. tardive dyskinesia
C. bulimia
D. sinus tachycardia
Answer: B
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a. low levels of blood calcium. b. high levels of blood calcium. c. low levels of blood sodium. d. high levels of blood sodium.
The nurse prepares a client for a diagnostic procedure where succinylcholine will be administered. Which information should be given to the client?
1. Succinylcholine is not associated with any side effects. 2. Transient muscle pain is common after receiving succinylcholine. 3. Nerve damage can occur after receiving succinylcholine. 4. There is a high risk of arrhythmias with administration of succinylcholine.
The nurse is providing education for a client who desires to stop taking heroin. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "You are probably going to have some withdrawal symptoms, but there are medications that can help you." B. "Expect to remain on methadone for quite a while." C. "Methadone will produce the same high as the heroin you have been using." D. "You will need a supply of syringes and needles for your methadone treatment." E. "Methadone does not cause any withdrawal symptoms."
A nurse is planning care for a client with leukemia. The nurse chooses "Risk for Bleeding" as the nursing diagnosis. Which interventions support this nursing diagnosis?
Select all that apply. A) Educate client in use of soft toothbrush for oral care. B) Use non-electric razor when providing grooming for client. C) Limit parenteral injections. D) Apply pressure to arterial puncture sites for 5 minutes. E) Encourage client to deep breathe and huff cough frequently.