A patient is experiencing gastroparesis, which medication would be prescribed for this patient?
A. Ondansetron (Zofran)
B. Aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGel)
C. Promethazine (Phenergan)
D. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Ans: D. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
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The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old Asian American boy previously treated by an herbalist using herbs, soups, and cupping. The nurse observes regular round bruises over several parts of his body. What action should the nurse take?
a. Immediately report the suspected abuse to the supervisor. b. Question the child to ascertain where the marks had been obtained. c. Quietly ask the child's parents if the child has recently been injured. d. Confirm that the herbalist made the marks during treatment.
Which of the following client statements indicates successful teaching of a client who is scheduled to have a Pap test?
A) "I'll schedule the test for the time when I have my next menstrual period." B) "I need to refrain from sexual intercourse for at least 1 week before the test." C) "I will stop using any vaginal medications at least 48 hours before the test." D) "I need to use a vinegar and water douche the morning of the test."
The lumbar puncture was successfully completed, and the child tolerated the procedure well. The nurse will perform which of the following interventions to decrease the chance of complications:
a. Instruct the child to lie flat for a certain amount of time b. Encourage the child to begin ambulation as soon as possible c. Place the patient in a high Fowler's position to facilitate respirations d. None of the above
A mother brings her child to the emergency department. Based on the child's sitting position, drooling, and apparent respiratory distress, a diagnosis of epiglottis is suspected
In anticipation of the physician's prescriptions, number the following actions in the appropriate order for deliv-ering nursing interventions for this child. (Number 1 is the first action, and number 6 is the last action.) 1 Prepare for assisted ventilation and have necessary equipment available. 2 Obtain a pulse oximetry reading. 3 Obtain an axillary temperature. 4 Assess breath sounds by auscultation. 5 Obtain weight for correct antibiotic dose infusion. 6 Ask the mother about the precipitating events related to the child's condition.