A patient is brought to the trauma center by ambulance after sustaining a high cervical spinal cord injury 1½ hours ago. What medication does the nurse know will be given to prevent further spinal cord damage?
A) Furosemide (Lasix)
B) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
C) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
D) Hydralazine hydrochloride (Apresoline)
B
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The student nurse has found that this has helped strengthen critical thinking skills. Which skill for developing critical thinking did the student nurse use? a. Professional standards b. Nursing process c. Concept mapping d. Purposeful reflection
The EDC should be accurate to within ____________________ weeks
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse who may have a private practice in the office of a pediatrician or a family practice physician is:
a. A school nurse b. A home health nurse c. A pediatric nurse practitioner d. Any licensed LVN or RN
A client who has attempted suicide has an underlying diagnosis of depression. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate being ordered for the client?
A) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor B) Mood stabilizer C) Tricyclic antidepressant D) Atypical antipsychotic