To maximize the therapeutic effect of diphenoxylate HCl with atropine sulfate, the nurse will instruct the patient to take the medication
A) once a day.
B) twice a day.
C) every 2 hours.
D) four times a day.
D
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Which of the following medications would be administered to a client in the initial treatment of myocardial infarction?
a. morphine sulfate and thrombolytic therapy b. Coumadin and corticosteroids c. digoxin and lidocaine d. antihypertensives and antiemetics
While working at a weekend "free clinic,"the nurse is assessing a 3-year-old when the mother of the child confides that it has been very difficult providing for her family of four children on her limited budget
She is not sure that she has enough money to buy food for the rest of the month and the antibiotic that is needed for the child's ear infection. The intervention by the nurse that would be most beneficial for the child and this family is which of the following? (Select all that apply.) 1. Giving the mother enough freesamples of the antibiotic for the recommended course of treatment 2. Putting the mother in contact with alocal agency that provides food on a regular basis to needy families and helps them access other resources in the community 3. Talking with the mother about thefactors that increase a child's risk of acquiring an ear infection 4. Talking with the mother about theimportance of a balanced diet in the growth and development of children and providing her with a list of inexpensive,nutritious foods
The nurse realizes that the increased use of technology in critical care units has resulted in which consequence for patient care?
1. Decreased risk of errors in patient care 2. Decreased therapeutic nurse-patient communication 3. Improved overall patient satisfaction with care 4. Improved patient safety across the entire spectrum
Following a motor-vehicle accident, a patient arrives in the emergency department with massive right lower-leg swelling. Which action will the nurse take first?
a. Elevate the leg on pillows. b. Apply a compression bandage. c. Place ice packs on the lower leg. d. Check leg pulses and sensation.