The nurse notes that the patient has just started taking an alpha blocker medication to treat BPH. What instruction, related to the medication side effects, will the nurse give to the UAP who will assist the patient with activities of daily living (ADLs)?
A. Frequently offer the patient the urinal
B. Have him sit up slowly and pause before standing
C. Remind the patient to drink plenty of extra fluids
D. Frequently check the linens for soiling and moisture
Answer: B. Have him sit up slowly and pause before standing
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The nurse developing a family-centered discharge plan of care for a client with schizophrenia would include which of the following? Standard Text: Select all that apply
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A patient in the CCU will undergo a diagnostic electrophysiology study. Which complication should the nurse monitor for during this procedure?
A) Bleeding B) Vascular damage C) Lethal dysrhythmias D) Cardiac arrest
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A. Get people to work together. B. Impress other people. C. Help others meet their personal goals. D. Influence the group to follow the leader's way of thinking.