An older client who is hospitalized has been having difficulty sleeping since admission and asks the nurse to ask the physician to prescribe a sleeping pill. The nurse phones the physician who orders a low dose of zolpidem (Ambien)
The nurse knows that zolpidem
A) does not adversely alter the stages of sleep or REM sleep.
B) is associated with daytime hangover.
C) contains the hormone melatonin.
D) is safe to use along with diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
A
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A) "We need to be sure to change our child's body position at least twice a day.". B) "Our child might experience weakness even after recovering from the illness.". C) "It will take about 10 days for our child to be back normal and return to school.". D) "This disease affects the heart and lungs, so our child will have limited ability going forward.".
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a. history of kidney stones. b. recent sore throat and fever. c. history of high blood pressure. d. frequency of bladder infections.
A client has made an appointment to for her annual Papanicolaou test (a.k.a. Pap smear). The nurse who schedules the appointment should provide which information to the client?
A. Vaginal douching is required an hour before the test B. Spicy foods should not be eaten on the day of the test C. The test has absolutely no discomfort associated with it D. The test cannot be performed while the client is menstruating