Which of the following is the appropriate intervention to avoid physical dependence of drugs in a client?
A) Administer adjuvant drugs along with the prescribed drug.
B) Administer subtherapeutic doses.
C) Increase dosage of the drug.
D) Discontinue drugs gradually.
D
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A) the SA node. B) atrial tissue. C) the AV node. D) the Purkinje's fibers.
A patient with renal impairment is found to have a positive Chvostek's sign. What additional information should the nurse assess for?
A) Hyperkalemia B) Hyponatremia C) Hypocalcemia D) Hypermagnesemia
The population health nurse is planning strategies to prevent communicable diseases in a community. On which areas should the nurse focus? (Select all that apply.)
1. Postexposure prophylaxis. 2. Immunizations. 3. Screening. 4. Surveillance. 5. Monitoring.
The nurse caring for a man with a mega-ureter should assess for the potential problem of
a. impotence. b. incontinence. c. scrotal swelling. d. urine reflux.