The client has been started on Zyflo. The nurse's highest priority intervention while the client is receiving this medication is to monitor:
a. liver enzymes.
b. serum glucose.
c. calcium level.
d. potassium level.
ANS: A
Hepatotoxicity may result; liver enzymes should be closely monitored.
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A nursing instructor is teaching about bipolar disorders. Which statement differentiates the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria of a manic episode from a hypomanic episode?
1. During a manic episode, clients may experience an inflated self-esteem or grandiosity, and these symptoms are absent in hypomania. 2. During a manic episode, clients may experience a decreased need for sleep, and this symptom is absent in hypomania. 3. During a manic episode, clients may experience psychosis, and this symptom is absent in hypomania. 4. During a manic episode, clients may experience flight of ideas and racing thoughts, and these symptoms are absent in hypomania.
By law, the generic name of the drug must appear on the label
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Following surgery, a client is placed on cefotaxine (Claforan). The assessment for possible adverse effects should include observing for
1. diarrhea. 2. headache. 3. constipation. 4. tachycardia.
The nurse is assisting a multiparous postpartum woman to the bathroom for the first time since her delivery 3 hours ago. When the client stands up, blood runs down her legs and pools on the floor. The client turns pale and feels weak. Which is the priority nursing action?
1. Assist the client to empty her bladder. 2. Help the client back to bed to check her fundus. 3. Assess her blood pressure and pulse. 4. Begin an IV of lactated Ringer infusion.