A patient is taking an alpha blocker as treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The nurse will monitor for which potential drug effect?
a. Orthostatic hypotension
b. Increased blood pressure
c. Decreased urine flow
d. Discolored urine
ANS: A
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The nurse has assessed a client and notes diminished reflexes. How would the nurse document this finding in the medical record?
1. 4+/0 - 4+. 2. 3+/0 - 4+. 3. 2+/0 - 4+. 4. 1+/0 - 4+.
Based on Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which of the following is a priority to communicate to parents of an infant to assist them in meeting the basic needs of infancy?
a. Talk with the infant during times of dressing, bathing, and feeding. b. Provide mobiles for the infant's crib to stimulate cognitive growth. c. Respond to the infant's smile by talking, cooing, smiling back, and playing. d. Attend to the infant's need for comfort, security, food, warmth, and predictability.
If a patient cannot shrug his or her shoulders against resistance, which cranial nerve (CN) requires further evaluation?
a. CN I, olfactory b. CN V, trigeminal c. CN IX, glossopharyngeal d. CN XI, spinal accessory
A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder has demonstrated self-mutilation and inappropriate expressions of anger. Which statement by the patient would the nurse evaluate as an improvement?
a. "I think you are the nicest nurse on the unit." b. "I got drunk last night, but I won't ever do it again." c. "I felt like cutting myself, so I came to talk to you." d. "I hate my friends. They never help me when I need it."