A nurse is working in a women's hospital where she is caring for a new mother who is experiencing postpartum urinary retention. Bethanechol (Urecholine) has been ordered. The nurse will observe for which of the following?
A) Bradycardia
B) Hypertension
C) Hypotension
D) Decreased salivation
B
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Which of the following is on the list of drugs considered suitable for the older adult?
a. Indomethacin (In-docin) c. Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton) b. Reserpine (Reser-pine) d. Bupropion (Well-butrin)
A nurse is preparing to admit a new client to a medical surgical unit. One of the steps in the admission process is medication reconciliation
Which of the following statements would show that the nurse does not understand the process of medication reconciliation? A) "Medication reconciliation includes only medications prescribed by physicians." B) "Medication reconciliation includes all medications, including herbal or mineral supplements and vitamins. C) "The medication reconciliation process is used whenever a client moves from one level of care to another." D) "The medication reconciliation process involves three steps: verification, clarification, and reconciliation.
The nurse bathes an unconscious client. Which does the nurse implement to maintain infection control during a bed bath?
1. Uses long strokes and lotion to massage both legs 2. Performs a complete assessment of the client's skin 3. Washes each eye carefully, rinsing all traces of soap 4. Soaps the entire front of the client's body and then rinses.
The nurse is planning an educational session about contraception. What will the nurse emphasize as being the most significant factor in determining the effectiveness of a specific method of contraception to avoid pregnancy?
1. Reliability 2. Ease of use 3. Consistency of use 4. Cost