The physician prescribes naratriptan for a patient's migraine headache. Before administering this drug, which question(s) would be the most important to ask the patient? You may select more than one answer
1. "Have you ever had a heart attack?"
2. "Have you had any recent infections?"
3. "Do you use tobacco products?"
4. "How long do you usually sleep at night?"
5. "Have you ever had high blood pressure?"
Correct Answers: 1, 5
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As the RN team leader, identify potential disadvantages of using team nursing to deliver care to assigned clients. Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Continuity of care may suffer. 2. Client/staff communication may be an issue. 3. There is little cost savings to the institution. 4. Delegation is necessary. 5. Not as many professional staff are required.
Which client would a nurse recognize as being at highest risk for the development of an AD?
1. A young married woman 2. An elderly unmarried man 3. A young unmarried woman 4. A young unmarried man
An older client is experiencing mouth pain rated 4 on a 10-point pain scale. What action should the nurse take?
1. Medicate the client with a prescribed narcotic analgesic. 2. Carefully inspect the client's mouth, teeth, and tongue. 3. Ask the client if they have ever had mouth pain for any reason. 4. Instruct the client to begin rinsing the mouth with an isotonic solution.
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient recovering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). What should be included in this teaching?
: Select all that apply. 1. Avoid smoking and exposure to air pollution. 2. Practice lifestyle modifications to reduce oxygen demands. 3. Restrict fluids to prevent congestive heart failure (CHF). 4. Get the influenza immunization annually. 5. Avoid large crowds.