A _________ is oval-shaped and have a special coating to make it easy to swallow

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The LPN/LVN assists a patient into the semi-Fowler position per physician order. What would indicate that this patient is in the correct position?

a. Patient is leaning over the bedside table b. Head of bed is at a 30-degree angle c. Knee is drawn toward the chest d. Arms are flexed toward the head

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The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking bethanechol (Urecholine). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

a. "Excessive sweating is a normal reaction to this medication." b. "Excess salivation is a serious side effect." c. "I should get out of bed slowly while taking this drug." d. "I will not take the drug if my heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute."

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The health care provider has ordered naltrexone (ReVia), a narcotic antagonist, for a client in rehabilitation who is recovering from heroin addiction

The nurse explains that if heroin is used while taking the naltrexone, the client could experience which effect? 1. Severe nausea and vomiting 2. Lack of euphoria 3. Anger and rage 4. A severe craving for more heroin

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A patient who has been admitted to the hospital for surgery tells the nurse, 'I do not feel right about leaving my children with my neighbor", which action should the nurse take next:

a) Reassure the patient that these feelings are common for parents b) Have the patient call the children to ensure that they are doing well c) Call the neighbor to determine whether adequate childcare is being provided d) Gather more data about the patient's feeling about the child-care arrangements

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