A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic angina. The patient is receiving ranolazine (Ranexa) 500 mg PO bid. Which of the following signs or symptoms would the nurse attribute to being a common adverse effect of this medication?
A) Diarrhea
B) Dizziness
C) Bradycardia
D) Perspiring skin that is cold to the touch
C
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A nurse works in a rural community. Concerning the minority population in rural regions, the best action by the nurse is to
a. determine which American Indian tribes are most populous in this area. b. invest in a telephone translation service for different languages. c. learn Spanish and aspects of Hispanic cultural beliefs and practices pertinent to health care. d. investigate specific health care concerns of African Americans in the Midwest.
Based on a 77-year-old client's signs and symptoms, the care team suspects an overactive thyroid gland. Which of the following components of assessment is most likely to yield information that is central to the diagnosis?
A) A review of the client's medications, specifically the use of cardiac medications. B) Measurement of the patient's respiration rate, breath sounds, and oxygen saturation. C) Blood work that focuses on liver function. D) Assessment of renal function including a 24-hour urine.
A nurse is explaining the rationale behind the use of Hypothermic devices to a patient's family. When relaying information what explanation should the nurse provide when asked why this garment provides compression to the legs and abdomen?
a. To help restore cellular perfusion b. Decreases internal hemorrhage c. Cools the patient to create less metabolic demand d. Applies pressure during the systole phase and relax pressure during the diastole phase
The nurse takes an admission history on a patient with possible asthma who has new-onset wheezing and shortness of breath. Which information may indicate a need for a change in therapy?
a. The patient has chronic inflammatory bowel disease. b. The patient has a history of pneumonia 6 months ago. c. The patient takes propranolol (Inderal) for hypertension. d. The patient uses acetaminophen (Tylenol) for headaches.