Which drug categories are known to exacerbate constipation? You may select more than one answer
1. Antacids
2. Bulking agents
3. Anticholinergics
4. Opioids
5. B vitamins
Correct Answers: 3, 4
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A nurse cares for a client who recently completed genetic testing and received a negative result. The client states, "I feel guilty because so many of my family members are carriers of this disease and I am not." How should the nurse respond?
a. "You are not genetically predisposed for this disease but you could still become ill. Let's discuss a plan for prevention." b. "Since many of your family members are carriers, you should undergo further testing to verify the results are accurate." c. "We usually encourage clients to participate in counseling after receiving test results. Can I arrange this for you?" d. "It is normal to feel this way. I think you should share this news with your family so that they can support you."
A nurse catheterizes a client immediately after voiding. The residual volume is 50 mL. What will the nurse do next?
a. Notify the physician. b. Insert an indwelling catheter. c. Document the finding in the chart. d. Modify the bladder training program.
A participant in a seminar given by the nurse asks the nurse to describe lifestyles that might contribute to chronic fatigue. The nurse responds with which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Vigorous exercise three times a week 2. Hypothyroidism 3. Swimming after a meal 4. Use of illegal drugs 5. Pain
A patient who has been taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor for several months will begin taking amoxapine (Asendin) instead of the MAO inhibitor. The nurse will counsel the patient to begin taking the amoxapine
a. along with the MAO inhibitor for several months. b. at least 14 days after discontinuing the MAO inhibitor. c. the day after the last dose of the MAO inhibitor. d. while withdrawing the MAO inhibitor over several weeks.