The buildup of a drug in the body after multiple doses taken at short intervals is called __________ effect.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: cumulative
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a. attitude c. inclination b. attribute d. influence
A patient's new onset of dysphagia has required insertion of an NG tube for feeding; the nurse has modified the patient's care plan accordingly. What intervention should the nurse include in the patient's plan of care?
A) Confirm placement of the tube prior to each medication administration. B) Have the patient sip cool water to stimulate saliva production. C) Keep the patient in a low Fowler's position when at rest. D) Connect the tube to continuous wall suction when not in use.
The nurse who is evaluating the woman for potential abuse should be aware that intimate partner violence includes (choose all that apply):
a. Physical abuse. b. Sexual abuse. c. Emotional abuse. d. Psychologic abuse. e. Economic abuse.
The nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube. Which assessment finding requires intervention by the nurse?
a. Pain at the insertion site b. Bloody drainage in the collection chamber c. Intermittent bubbling in the water seal chamber d. Tidaling in the water seal chamber