In preparing for the treatment of a client only on carbamazepine (Tegretol), the nurse plans for which of the following?
1. A client with auditory hallucinations
2. A client with mood instability or convulsions
3. A client with memory deficits
4. A client with alcohol withdrawal or delusions
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Rationale: Some anticonvulsants are used in the treatment of mood instability. Antipsychotic medications treat hallucinations. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors treat memory issues. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are treated with benzodiazepines.
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Which is the best pain assessment tool as recommended by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) from "Try This" for the nurse to apply for this man? a. Numeric Rating Scale b. Verbal Descriptor Scale c. Iowa Pain Thermometer d. Faces Pain Scale–revised
An older adult has been admitted to a long-term care facility after unsuccessful attempts to continue living independently
The nurse's admission assessment reveals the presence of long, ingrown toenails that appear to contribute to the resident's unsteady gait and decreased mobility. How should the nurse follow up this assessment finding? A) Have the client tested for type 2 diabetes. B) Arrange for the client to be seen by a podiatrist. C) Cut the client's toenails using a sharp blade rather than regular nail clippers. D) Soak the client's feet in Epson salts and trim them short.
Regarding advanced roles of nursing, which statement is true with regard to clinical practice?
a. Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) can assist with childbirth care in the hospital setting. b. Clinical nurse specialists provide primary care to obstetric clients. c. Neonatal nurse practitioners provide emergency care in the postbirth setting to high-risk infants. d. A certified nurse midwife (CNM) is not considered to be an advanced practice nurse.
What is a clinical manifestation of acetaminophen poisoning?
a. Hyperpyrexia b. Hepatic involvement c. Severe burning pain in stomach d. Drooling and inability to clear secretions