A resident is blind. Which measure is unsafe for the person?
a. Rearranging the person's furniture and equipment
b. Keeping hallways and walkways free of equipment and clutter
c. Keeping the person's call light within reach
d. Letting the person perform self-care as able
A
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Choice 1. Morphine sulfate 5 mg IV Choice 2. Ibuprofen 400 mg PO with the anticonvulsant gabapentin (Neurontin) 300 mg PO Choice 3. Propoxyphene HCL (Darvon) 250 mg. PO Choice 4. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325 mg PO
A client with a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective therapeutic regimen management needs more frequent follow-up during treatment if the client:
1. expresses willingness to comply with the treatment plan. 2. uses a retirement check, personal savings, and health insurance to meet expenses. 3. has impaired cognitive ability and lives with a spouse. 4. is newly diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes and is living alone.
Once an allergen is identified in a child with allergic rhinitis, what would be the treatment of choice?
a. Use appropriate medications. b. Begin desensitization injections. c. Eliminate the allergen. d. Remove the adenoids.
A client has been taking an SNRI, and complains of confusion, anxiety, tremors, and sweating. What does the nurse understand about these symptoms?
1. Will diminish with continued use of the medication 2. Indicate too high a dose has been given 3. Indicate too low a dose has been given 4. Are normal with SNRIs