Dexamethasone (Decadron) is often prescribed for the child who has sustained a severe head injury. Decadron is a(n)
A) diuretic.
B) antihistamine.
C) anticonvulsant.
D) steroid.
D
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Pauline Glass, 69 years old, has been complaining of a very dry mouth. Which of the following medications may contribute to complaints of a dry mouth?
a. Antipsychotic medications b. Antibiotics c. Anti-inflammatory medications d. Diuretics
Most nursing paradigms are based on what?
1. The nurse's ability to perform procedures with skill 2. Dr. Jean Watson's transpersonal caring theory 3. Maslow's theory of hierarchy of needs 4. Learning by studying nursing theories and clinical experiences
The RN determines the interventions for a client with pneumonia and writes them in the written plan as nursing orders. What would be an appropriate nursing order for this client?
A) Force fluids. B) Offer the client 100 mL of fluid every hour while awake. C) Offer fluids prn. D) Give adequate amounts of fluid throughout the day.
During a health history interview, a male patient tells the nurse that he does not feel that he completely empties his bladder when he voids. He has been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. What is the name of this symptom?
A) urinary incontinence C) involuntary voiding B) urinary retention D) urinary frequency