When sedatives given in combination have a greater effect on the client than any one given individually, the effect is called:
a. anesthesia c. synergism
b. inadvertent reaction d. variability
C
Sedative drugs can be used alone, or they can be used in combination to produce a synergistic effect (creating an effect greater than that of a single drug).
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The client who had a cesarean section four days ago calls the obstetrician's office to report constipation and excess flatulence leading to abdominal discomfort. The nurse advises the client to:
1. Sit on the toilet and attempt to have a bowel movement. 2. Increase fluid intake and fiber, and walk as much as tolerated. 3. Follow a clear-liquid diet until symptoms subside. 4. Take a laxative or administer an enema.
The nurse would explain that Whipple's operation involves
a. excavation of a pancreatic abscess and implantation of an external drain. b. removal of the head of the pancreas and portions of the stomach and duodenum. c. surgical removal of a pancreatic pseudocyst and implantation of an external drain. d. surgical removal of the tail of the pancreas and portions of the colon.
Which is the purpose of skin preparation before an invasive procedure?
1. To establish a sterilized site for the procedure 2. To decrease microorganism count on the skin 3. To eliminate a portal of exit from the reservoir 4. To destroy all microorganisms at the surgical site
Which of the following centers provides health promotion and disease prevention programs?
a. Academic Nursing b. Health and Wellness c. Comprehensive Primary Care d. Special Care