A female patient calls the clinic and reports that since she has been taking dextromethorphan (Robitussin), she has been extremely drowsy and dizzy. The nurse will question the patient about which of the following?
A) The amount of tea or soft drinks she has during the day
B) The amount of grapefruit or orange juice she has during the day
C) The number of cups of coffee she has during the day
D) The amount of water she drinks every day
B
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a. immediately after the needle punctures the vein b. as the last tube to be drawn begins to fill c. after the last tubes has been drawn the needle has been removed from the vein d. after the vein has been located before the venipuncture actually begins
What nursing intervention would be appropriate for the client who has just undergone a paracentesis?
A. Inserting a Foley catheter B. Maintaining the client on bedrest C. Monitoring vital signs every 2 hours D. Securing the trocar catheter to the abdomen with tape
You are doing patient teaching for Margaret, who has been prescribed amitriptyline (Elavil) for treatment of depression. Which of the following statements suggests that Margaret needs further instruction?
A. "I know I might not start feeling better for a few weeks, but I'll keep taking the medication just as the doctor prescribed." B. "I'll keep some hard candies in my purse in case my mouth gets dry from the medicine." C. "Once I start feeling better, I'm looking forward to cutting down on this medication." D. "I'm worried I may gain some weight, but that's a small price to pay for feeling better."
A client of Vietnamese background is admitted to the unit after a hysterectomy. She has an order for clear liquids. When her tray is brought to her, she refuses the lime Jell-O. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "I don't blame you. I don't like lime Jell-O either." b. "Tell me about your cultural beliefs to best help you." c. "Why don't you want to eat the lime Jell-O?" d. "It is important for you to eat so that you will heal."