A client has been prescribed clozapine (Clozaril) for the treatment of schizophrenia. The nurse notes that this medication is associated with which of the following life-threatening side effects?
A) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
B) Tardive dyskinesia
C) Agranulocytosis
D) Dystonia
C
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The nurse assesses a diabetic client and finds a blood sugar level of 280 mg/dl, low blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, and erratic pulse. The nurse would suspect the electrolyte abnor-mality of
a. hypermagnesemia. b. hypernatremia. c. hypocalcemia. d. hypokalemia.
A nurse is teaching a home care patient and his family about using prescribed oxygen. What is a critical factor that must be included in teaching?
A) the importance of communicating with the patient B) the safety measures necessary to prevent a fire C) the cost and source of supply for the oxygen D) the need to provide good skin care
Which subtype of cataracts is characterized by significant nearsightedness and a slow indolent course?
a. Nuclear cataracts c. Posterior cataracts b. Cortical cataracts d. Immature cataracts
A patient has been physically abused by her boyfriend frequently since moving in togeth-er. During her last discussion with the nurse, the patient stated, "I probably should not keep going back to him, because he continues to abuse me."
The nurse is aware that the final decision to leave a batterer is: a. Usually a gradual process that occurs over time b. Likely to occur after the victim suffers a serious injury c. More likely if the patient has approval from her family d. Made when the batterer gives her permission to do so