A patient who has been taking propranolol for 18 months reports, "I stopped taking the medication because my blood pressure has been normal for the past 3 months." Which information should the nurse give to the patient?
a. "Stop the medication, and keep an accurate record of your blood pressures."
b. "Stop the medication, and report any headaches or uncomfortable symptoms."
c. "The drug should be tapered over a 2-week period to prevent rebound hypertension."
d. "Continue the medication until another can be started to avoid withdrawal symptoms."
c
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The nurse is caring for a 57-year-old woman who is complaining about gaining so much weight after menopause and suggests that thyroid hormone replacement would help her lose weight and speed up her metabolism. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Inducing a state of hyperthyroidism would result in weight loss." B) "People who are not hypothyroid should not take thyroid hormones." C) "People who take thyroid hormones without cause will end up damaging their heart." D) "The body compensates for the extra hormone by reducing the amount secreted."
The nurse can "empower" a client in adjusting to the changes associated with the chronic effects of non–insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus by
a. explaining that concerns about vision changes are premature at this point. b. explaining the pathophysiology of the disease. c. informing the client about the different types of insulin. d. teaching the client how to minimize complications.
The client has chronic hypercortisolism. Which of the following changes in the white blood cell count is an early indicator of the presence of an infection in this client? (Select all that apply.)
A. Decreased lymphocyte count B. Increased lymphocyte count C. Decreased leukocyte count D. Increased leukocyte count
A 64 lb child with a broken arm is prescribed to receive morphine 75 mcg/kg by intravenous push immediately. The drug available is morphine 1 mg/mL (1000 mcg/mL). What is the correct dose for this patient, in mL?
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