A patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder is in the emergency department after attempting suicide. After a thorough assessment, the nurse determines the attempted suicide was likely in response to which event?
1. Drug abuse and living homeless on streets
2. Childhood sexual abuse by biological father
3. Unidentified continuous abdominal and neck pain
4. Multiple somatic and psychological issues over the past 6 months
2. Childhood sexual abuse by biological father
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The client with depression was started on flurazepam (Dalmane) and looks very tired after breakfast. What factors should the nurse assess related to the client's tiredness? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. If the client has felt hung-over from this medication in the past 2. If the client's blood pressure is elevated 3. If the client's TSH level is low 4. The level of the client's depression 5. The length and quality of the client's sleep
A nurse is providing moderate sedation for a patient having a diagnostic endoscopy. Which actions should the nurse anticipate?
1. Bolus of a sedative 2. Using a drug with rapid onset 3. Titration of pain medication 4. Use of a combination of drugs in a single IV line 5. Monitor a slow continuous dose of medication
An older client is prescribed diazepam (Valium). What should the nurse monitor in this client?
1. Respirations 2. Urine output 3. Muscle tone 4. Appetite
A client has been prescribed a leukotriene modifier. Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to question this prescription?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. A client who is 72 years old B. Type II diabetic C. A client with chronic kidney disease D. The client with chronic hepatitis C E. The client with a history of a CVA 2 years ago