Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to the client to reduce the frequency of binge eating and vomiting?
A) Prozac
B) Prolixin
C) Benadryl
D) Ritalin
A,
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During labor, the patient screams at her husband to get out of her sight. The nurse's most appropriate action would be to:
a. encourage the husband to stay. b. assure the husband that such behavior is normal. c. remind the patient that the husband wants to help. d. change the patient's position.
Which assessment findings related to a 68-year-old patient should be identified as risk factors for late-onset alcohol abuse and dependence? Select all that apply
a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease b. Insomnia c. Male gender d. Boredom and loneliness e. Recent loss of spouse
Tammy Zieger is a nurse at a pediatric clinic. On a recent Friday, she took a call from Mrs. Jackson, the mother of one of the toddlers regularly seen in the clinic. The mother was frantic
because the child had taken an unknown quantity of children's aspirin. Which of the following would not be appropriate advice for Mrs. Jackson in this case? 1. "Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Smith said to give David one tablespoon of syrup of ipecac and a glass of water. If he doesn't vomit within 15 minutes give a second tablespoon, but don't give a third." 2. "Mrs. Jackson, how many aspirin did the bottle contain originally, how many are left now, and how many do you think had been taken before today?" 3. "Mrs. Jackson, observe David for the next couple of hours for signs of nausea or sleepiness. If he gets sleepy or you have trouble keeping him awake, call us back." 4. "Mrs. Jackson, you should call the local poison control center. I have that number right here…"
A patient recently diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) says he does not want to leave the spouse alone with all the household finances. Which response should the nurse refrain from making at this time?
A. "It must be very difficult for you to think of your spouse having to be alone with the household decisions." B. "I would encourage you to discuss your feelings with your spouse to participate in the decision-making process." C. "You had better get your affairs in order now before it is too late." D. "I would like to make a referral for you and your spouse to a support group that may be helpful with some of the issues you are having."