A 29-year-old woman has been prescribed alosetron (Lotronex) for irritable bowel syndrome. Before starting the drug therapy, the nurse will advise the patient about which of the following adverse effect(s)?
A) Constipation
B) Breathlessness and hypotension
C) Hyperthyroidism
D) Impaired cardiac function
Answer: A) Constipation
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A 16-month-old boy has a normal weight for his age but a height far below the normal range. His list of symptoms includes a protruding abdomen, lethargy, bow legs, muscle weakness, and irritability
His teeth have not yet developed, and he has difficulty standing. What is the child's most likely diagnosis? A) Rickets B) Rachitic rosary C) Paget disease D) Developmental dysplasia of the hip
The nurse who works in the ICU leaves the room of a patient and bursts into tears. She tells a co-worker, "I have to touch the patient to provide care, but when I was turning her, a big piece of skin just sloughed off her back
How can I justify giving care when it seems to do more harm than good?" The nurse is most likely experiencing a. burnout. b. detachment. c. negative outcomes. d. secondary traumatic stress.
When attempting to locate recent lab results, the new nurse employee notices that each department has a separate section in the client's chart. Which type of documentation system is the nurse using?
1. Source-oriented record 2. Problem-oriented record 3. Case management 4. Focus charting
A woman and man who have come to the health clinic begin to argue loudly. "You gave me an STD!" the man yells. The woman screams back, "Not me. I don't have an STD!"
Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to say to them? (Select all that apply.) a. "Actually, you're very fortunate to have been tested so you and your partner can begin treatment before more serious damage is done." b. "Some STDs may not have any symptoms, so you need to be tested for other conditions and treated if necessary." c. "Sometimes the test is inaccurate, so before getting too upset, you should ask to be tested again." d. "You may be able to get treatment from your pharmacist so you won't have to be embarrassed like this again."