A nurse suspects that the ice bag on a patient's left foot is too cold because the patient is complaining of
1. Feeling chilled.
2. Increased swelling.
3. A burning sensation.
4. Feeling confused.
ANS: 3
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A) hold the drug and inform the physician of the client's reaction. B) observe client closely since the reaction may occur a second time. C) notify physician and request a lower dose of the benzodiazepine. D) explain to the client the reactions will decrease as the body adjusts to the medication.
Nonprescription and prescription medications may affect nutrition in which of the following ways?
A) Increase appetite B) Decrease appetite C) Affect absorption D) All of the above.
A 26-month-old child displays negative behavior, refuses toilet training, and often shouts, "No!" when given directions. Using Freud's stages of psychosexual development, a nurse would assess the child's behavior is based on which stage?
a. Oral b. Anal c. Phallic d. Genital
The nurse is preparing to administer a newly ordered statin drug to a patient and is reviewing the patient's list of current medications. Which medications may cause an interaction with the statin drug?
A. Metformin B. Cyclosporin C. Warfarin D. Erythromycin