Before the administration of the first dose of carbamazepine (Tegretol) to a client with trigeminal neuralgia, the nurse should
a. assess the client's deep tendon reflexes.
b. check the client's blood pressure.
c. determine if the client abuses alcohol.
d. remind the client to remain in bed for 20 minutes after receiving the drug.
C
Liver impairment may result from administration of both carbamazepine and phenytoin. Liver enzymes must be monitored before and during therapy. These medications should be used cau-tiously in clients with a history of alcohol abuse.
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A) Shut off all the equipment. B) Put the conductive gel pads in place. C) Step away from the bed. D) Shut off the IV fluid.
An indirect measure would be used to measure which of the following?
a. Heart rate b. Oxygen saturation c. Spiritual perspective d. Temperature
When planning care, the nurse should identify which client as needing logrolling for position changes?
1. A client with documented pneumonia 2. The client who has had abdominal surgery 3. The client who fell from a house, sustaining a fractured tibia 4. A client who has a severe headache from hypertensive crisis
A population is best defined as a
a. High-risk group b. School or institutional setting c. Collection of individuals who share at least one common characteristic d. Geographic location within a community