When recommending dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) to treat motion sickness, patients should be instructed to:

1. Take the dimenhydrinate after they get nauseated
2. Drink lots of water while taking the dimenhydrinate
3. Take the dimenhydrinate 15 minutes before it is needed
4. Double the dose if one tablet is not effective


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A client with a major burn develops a dysrhythmia. What should the nurse suspect as the cause for this cardiac complication?

1. An increase of intracellular magnesium ions 2. A decrease in sodium levels related to diuresis 3. Loss of potassium ion related to cell injury 4. Increased cardiac output

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As part of their teaching function at discharge, nurses should tell parents that the baby's respiration should be protected by all of the following procedures except to:

1. prevent exposure to people with upper respiratory tract infections. 2. keep the infant away from secondhand smoke. 3. avoid loose bedding, water beds, and beanbag chairs. 4. not let the infant sleep on his/her back.

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Fever is associated with which change(s) in vital signs?

1. increased heart rate, decreased cardiac output 2. decreased heart rate, increased cardiac output 3. increased heart rate, increased cardiac output 4. decreased heart rate, decreased cardiac output

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The overall representation of Johnson's model can be viewed as a behavioral system within an environment

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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