A client with a history of schizophrenia has stopped his or her prescribed clozapine (Clozaril) after 4 weeks of therapy. Which should the nurse recognize may have contributed to the client abruptly stopping their prescription?
A. Feeling sedated
B. Significant weight gain
C. Agitation
D. Fatigue and headache
E. Uncontrollable sexual urges
Ans:
A. Feeling sedated
B. Significant weight gain
C. Agitation
D. Fatigue and headache
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A) Absent red reflex B) Rapid irregular eye movement C) Misalignment of the eyes D) Enlarged eye appearance
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a. The baby has a high fever. b. The baby sleeps 10 to 12 hours per day. c. The baby cries when hungry. d. The baby has blue eyes.
At a hospital cafeteria, visitors and employees can chose to go to the burrito bar, salad bar, or sandwich bar instead of standing in one line. This is an example of:
a. scramble system cafeteria b. line system cafeteria c. tray service cafeteria d. American cafeteria
The nurse is preparing to start intravenous antibiotics as ordered. The nurse notes that a culture and sensitivity has been ordered. What should the nurse do prior to starting the intravenous antibiotics?
1. Assess vital signs. 2. Collect the ordered culture and sensitivity specimen. 3. Start intravenous antibiotics. 4. Obtain culture after two doses have been given.