A patient in status epilepticus has been brought to the emergency department by emergency medical services. The nurse in the emergency department should anticipate which of the following treatment measures?
A) Administration of oral or sublingual phenytoin
B) Administration of intravenous lorazepam
C) Administration of zonisamide (Zonegran)
D) Administration of intravenous gabapentin
B
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A patient who is new to Medicare has been reviewing coverage for health screening tests. Which statements indicate the patient understands the recommendations provided by Medicare? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "I can have a Pap smear once a year." 2. "I can have a mammogram once a year." 3. "I can have a colonoscopy every 15 years." 4. "I can have fecal occult blood testing every 2 years." 5. "I can have bone mass screening every 2 years if I'm at risk."
What information should be elicited from the client before the client undergoes an arthro-graphy?
A. Allergy to shellfish or iodine B. Onset of symptoms C. Recent upper respiratory infection D. Time since the last meal was ingested
A nurse is caring for a child who is near death. Which physical signs indicate the child is approaching death? (Select all that apply.)
a. Body feels warm b. Tactile sensation decreasing c. Speech becomes rapid d. Change in respiratory pattern e. Difficulty swallowing
Which effect will the nurse expect when a patient is taking psyllium while on digoxin?
a. Decreased effectiveness of the laxative b. Increased laxative effect c. Increased absorption of the digoxin d. Decreased absorption of the digoxin