A patient with myasthenia gravis is administered neostigmine (Prostigmin). How does this cholinergic drug produce its effect?
A) It stimulates the sympathetic nervous system.
B) It stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system.
C) It stimulates the cardiac system.
D) It stimulates the respiratory system.
B
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1. lifestyle 2. cognitive abilities 3. education level 4. developmental level
The nurse should incorporate which instructions into the teaching plan for a client with a urinary diversion?
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