A patient with irritable bowel syndrome has received a prescription for a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). When asked about the rationale for this drug, the nurse should explain that:
1. TCAs effectively relieve constipation.
2. these agents can effectively reduce abdominal pain.
3. lifting depression is the goal for this condition.
4. TCAs alter the dopaminergic effects in the gastrointestinal tract.
Correct Answer: 2
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a. Ipecac is the drug of choice when an unknown poison has been ingested. b. Ipecac is the safest agent to use when the patient is obtunded. c. When used, ipecac should be administered within 1 hour of the poisoning. d. Ipecac is useful when corrosive acids have been ingested.
The client with cellulitis is being discharged from the hospital. The nurse plans to include which of the following home instructions to the client?
1. "If pustules develop, squeeze the lesion to remove the pus.". 2. "If the lesion looks healed, stop taking the antibiotics so that you will not develop resistance to antibiotics.". 3. "Monitor for signs of infection such as fever, chills, malaise, and redness or tenderness at the site.". 4. "Drainage from the site is an expected finding and is no cause for concern.".
Which of the following strategies would a nurse expect to be implemented by a typical state environmental agency? (Select all that apply.)
a. Acting, through unannounced inspections, to ensure compliance b. Writing permits that help limit toxic hazards c. Monitoring hazardous substances to uphold established standards d. Obtaining and analyzing samples to confirm compliance
The nurse is reviewing with a group of student nurses that the normal adult body temperature has an average normal range in different body areas. What is the range of normal temperatures by the rectal route?
A) 35.5°C–37.5°C (95.9°F–99.5°F) B) 36.6°C–38°C (97.9°F–100.4°F) C) 34.7°C–37.3°C (94.5°F–99.1°F) D) 35.8°C–38°C (96.4°F–100.4°F)