A 46-year-old patient is receiving propranolol (Inderal), a nonselective beta-adrenergic blocker, for a heart condition. What patient teaching is most appropriate?
a. Sit or lie down when taking the drug.
b. Limit caffeine intake.
c. Double the dose if symptoms occur.
d. Never stop taking the drug abruptly.
D
Beta-blockers should never be stopped abruptly because they can cause angina or MI. Patients are gradually weaned off these medications.
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A patient with heart failure who has been taking an ACE inhibitor, a thiazide diuretic, and a beta blocker for several months comes to the clinic for evaluation
As part of the ongoing assessment of this patient, the nurse will expect the provider to evaluate: a. complete blood count. b. ejection fraction. c. maximal exercise capacity. d. serum electrolyte levels.
To enhance gas exchange, the nurse would position a patient who had a left pneumonectomy this morning:
1. on the right side. 2. on the left side. 3. in a semi-Fowler's position. 4. flat, with a small pillow.
The nurse is conducting a physical assessment and notes senile entropion. Based on this data, which is the patient at risk for developing?
1) Dry eye 2) Conjunctivitis 3) Corneal abrasion 4) Blindness