Which of the following is the most common poison ingested by infants?
a. Houseplants
b. Lead
c. Cleaning agents
d. Aspirin
Answer: d. Aspirin
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A patient tells his nurse during the initial assessment that he is angry with his girlfriend and plans to kill her with a gun as soon as he is released from the hospital. The nurse confirms that he does have a gun and ammunition
Which statement best describes the nurse's legal and ethical obligation? 1. The nurse may not break confidentiality because of HIPAA. 2. The nurse cannot disclose the information because it is considered privileged. 3. The nurse has a duty to warn the girlfriend and law enforcement of the patient's plans. 4. The nurse may not discuss the assessment with anyone except those caring for the patient.
A client with an overactive bladder has been prescribed solifenacin by the physician. The client is also taking digoxin for the treatment of a cardiac condition
The nurse should monitor the client for an increase in which of the following resulting from the interaction of these two drugs? A) Increased neuromuscular blocking effect B) Increased effectiveness of digoxin C) Increased serum levels of digoxin D) Increased effectiveness of solifenacin
Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that a newborn has hip subluxation?
A) Inward rotation of the right foot B) Inability of the right hip to abduct C) Crying on straightening of the right leg D) Drawing of the legs underneath while prone
You check a patient for pain relief 1 hour after administering 15 mg of morphine intramuscularly. The patient is sleeping and has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min. What is your best first action?
a. Attempt to arouse the patient by calling his or her name and lightly shaking the arm. b. Administer oxygen by mask or nasal cannula and notify the prescriber. c. Check the patient's oxygen saturation and raise the head of the bed. d. Document the finding as the only action.