A client is taking haloperidol (Haldol) for chronic schizophrenia. The nursing assessment reveals muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, and an altered level of consciousness. These symptoms are consistent with which of the following?
A) Akathisia
B) Dystonia
C) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
D) Tardive dyskinesia
C
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Which nursing interventions would best support the family of a critically ill patient?
a. Encourage family members to stay all night in case the patient needs them. b. Give a condition update each morning and whenever changes occur. c. Limit visitation from children into the critical care unit. d. Provide beverages and snacks in the waiting room.
A nurse working the night shift begins taking modafinil [Alertec]. The nurse is telling a coworker about the medication. Which statement is correct?
a. "I can take it during pregnancy." b. "It doesn't have cardiovascular side ef-fects." c. "It is safe and has no serious adverse ef-fects." d. "It will not interfere with my normal sleep."
Covert agreements between staff regarding implicit rules are unlikely to impact patient safety
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The nurse educator is preparing an inservice for nurses who are new to the cardiac care unit. When discussing antianginal therapy, which basic strategies will the educator include?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Decreasing the oxygen consumption of the brain. 2. Increasing myocardial contractility. 3. Increasing blood flow to the peripheral blood vessels. 4. Increasing blood flow to the myocardium. 5. Decreasing myocardial oxygen demand.