The parents of an asthmatic child who uses a Xopenex nebulizer treatment should be warned that a major side effect of this drug is:
a. Insomnia
b. Hypertension
c. Growth retardation
d. Facial rash
A
Insomnia is a major side effect of Xopenex, therefore these treatments should be given during the day so as not to interfere with sleep.
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The nurse explains that the routine preoperative diagnostic tests for a patient anticipating a below-knee amputation are:
1. pulse volume recording and WBC (white blood count). 2. cardiac catheterization and WBC. 3. pulse volume recording and x-rays. 4. thermography and cardiac catheterization.
The nurse is monitoring the collection of a 24-hour urine specimen. What action by the nurse will yield the most accurate test results?
a. Keep the patient on the unit during the test. b. Keep the urine in a collection bottle in a container of ice. c. Save all urine from the time the test be-gins. d. Leave the collection bottle in the patient's bathroom.
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A) Safety and security B) Love and belonging C) Self-esteem D) Self-actualization