Carter consults a doctor as he is suffering from diarrhea. He informs the doctor that he has recently been diagnosed with glaucoma. The doctor should avoid prescribing an anticholinergic to Carter because:
A. it leads to irregularly dilated lymphatic channels in the bulbar conjunctiva.
B. it results in malignant epithelial lesions
C. it may increase intraocular pressure by reducing anterior chamber drainage.
D. it inhibits the production of anti-inflammatory cytokine on the ocular surface.
Answer: C
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The nurse reassesses the patient who has been in shock to evaluate the nursing interventions used. The criterion that documents successful interventions is which of the following?
1. The patient's pulse strength against the nurse's fingertips is of increasing strength; there is an increasing blood pressure and increased alertness. 2. The patient's pulse strength against the nurse's fingertips is of decreasing strength; there is a decreasing blood pressure and increased alertness. 3. The patient's pulse strength against the nurse's fingertips is of increasing strength; there is decreasing blood pressure and decreased alertness. 4. The patient's pulse strength against the nurse's fingertips is the same as the last reading; there is no increase in blood pressure or alertness.
RNs do which of the following?
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Tourniquet cuff selection and placement
You are the circulating nurse caring for an obese patient undergoing bilateral total knee replacement. Tourniquet cuffs are to be placed on both operative limbs. Outline the risks associated with each of the following and the steps you would take to minimise patient injury. Provide rationales for your actions. What will be an ideal response?