A nurse is instructing a patient who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about dantrolene (Dantrium). The patient is a 38-year-old-male and the foreman for a construction company
In order to minimize one important adverse effect of the drug, the nurse will give the patient which of the following instructions?
A) Eat a high-protein diet
B) Decrease the dosage if any adverse effect is experienced
C) Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen whenever he is in direct sunlight
D) Have a complete blood cell count done weekly
C
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The LPN/LVN is assisting with the data collection of a patient recently admitted to the mental health unit. During the interview, the patient makes a statement that concerns the nurse
Which of the following statements would be most likely to prompt immediate attention? A. "When I get out of here I am going to overdose on my mother's medication." B. "When I get discharged, I am thinking I might try suicide again." C. "I don't feel any better since I got here." D. "If I get the chance, I just might run away."
A mother conveys concern over the fact that she is not sure if her newborn child is getting enough nutrients from breastfeeding
This is the baby's first clinic visit after birth. What information can you provide that will help alleviate her fears about nutrient status for her newborn? a. Monitor the infant's output; as long as at least six or more diapers are changed in a 24-hour period, that should be sufficient. b. Tell the mother that if a baby is satisfied with feeding, she or he will be content and not fussy. c. Tell the mother that breast milk contains everything required for the infant and not to worry about nutrition. d. Provide nutrition information in the form of pamphlets for the mother to take home with her so that she uses them as a point of reference.
To determine basic competency, the interview for a nursing position may include a test in:
a. pathophysiology. b. correctly writing nursing diagnoses. c. pharmacology. d. computer skills.
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient who has been taking carisoprodol (Soma) for 3 weeks to treat muscle spasms. The patient reports that the muscle spasms have resolved. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss
a. changing to cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). b. continuing the carisoprodol for 1 more week. c. discontinuing the carisoprodol now. d. ordering a taper of the carisoprodol.