To reduce potential adverse effects, patients taking a peripherally acting alpha1 antagonist should do all of the following EXCEPT:
1. Take the dose at bedtime
2. Sit up slowly and dangle their feet before standing
3. Monitor their blood pressure and skip a dose if the pressure is less than 120/80
4. Weigh daily and report weight gain of greater than 2 pounds in one day
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1. Positive regard. 2. Empathy. 3. Genuineness. 4. Concreteness.
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A) The intake of sodium B) The amount of meat and vegetables C) The use of grapefruit D) The intake of foods high in protein
A nurse is teaching parents the difference between pediatric fractures and adult fractures. Which observation is true about pediatric fractures?
a. They seldom are complete breaks. b. They are often compound fractures. c. They are often at the epiphyseal plate. d. They are often the result of decreased mobility of the bones.
Which action best describes the role of the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) on the surgical care team?
a. Performs the same responsibilities as the anesthesiologist. b. Releases or discharges patients from the postanesthesia care area. c. Administers intraoperative anesthetics ordered by the anesthesiologist. d. Manages a patient's airway under the direct supervision of the anesthesiologist.