A nurse discusses the adverse effects of meclofenamate with a woman taking the drug for dysmenorrhea. It is important to caution this patient about which common adverse effect?
a. Diarrhea
b. Constipation
c. Headache
d. Rash
a
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A patient has been extremely fatigued for the past 2 months and is having difficulty lifting even light objects at work. The physician suspects myasthenia gravis (MG) and asks the nurse to assist with a Tensilon test
What patient response to the Tensilon test leads the nurse to suspect myasthenia gravis? a. The patient's ptosis is temporarily improved. b. The patient becomes dyspneic. c. The patient's muscles become very weak. d. The patient develops muscle cramps.
How can the new graduate LPN best meet the ongoing educational requirements of the nursing profession?
1. Sit in on the classes taken during nursing school as a refresher course. 2. Share ideas with coworkers during quiet times at work. 3. Ask your nursing supervisor to teach you about new things. 4. Join a professional organization to attend seminars.
A client with injuries from a motor vehicle crash is intubated for respiratory support. The nurse notes that the client is fighting the ventilator and attempting to pull out the endotracheal tube
What should the nurse do to reduce this client's risk of developing respiratory alkalosis? A) Administer a sedative as prescribed. B) Apply wrist restraints. C) Teach the client to take slow, deep breaths. D) Discuss removing the endotracheal tube with the healthcare provider.
You are assessing a new client on the unit who has been admitted for observation after a motor vehicle accident. The client is a female, aged 22 years, appearing well nourished. Vital signs are WNL. Weight:height ratio is WNL
During your assessment, you note abrasions on the back of the client's hands. What would this indicate to you? A) Possible recent fist fight B) The client has a cat C) Recent gardening work D) Possible induced purging