A nurse is caring for a child with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who has severe abdominal cramping. Which medication would the nurse question for this child?
A.
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
B.
Hyoscyamine (Levsin)
C.
Phenobarbital (Donnatal)
D.
Scopolomine (Isopto)
ANS: A
Levsin, Donnatal, and Isopto are all anti-spasmodics. Dulcolax is a stool softener.
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a. Assess the client's magnesium level. b. Assess the client's sodium level. c. Increase the rate of the IV infusion. d. Provide oral care every hour.
As a student, you have learned that your duty as a nurse is to do good to others and maintain a balance between those items that may cause harm and those that may cause good. Which ethical principle is this behavior based on?
a. Fidelity c. Beneficence b. Nonmaleficence d. Veracity
Which of the following should the nurse first consider when attempting to become culturally competent?
A) Personal cultural beliefs and prejudices B) Understanding the client's response C) Avoiding labeling clients D) Treating the client with dignity
A nurse working with adolescents recognizes which factor as being of greatest importance to this age group?
a. Normal growth and development b. Peer relationships c. Career selection d. Child rearing