A client asks the nurse which prescriptions are commonly used to treat insomnia. Which pharmacological agents should the nurse discuss with the client?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
B. Valerian root
C. Ramelteon (Rozerem)
D. Flurazepam (Dalmane)
E. Zolpidem (Ambien)
Answer: E
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a. Monitor daily hemoglobin and hematocrit values. b. Administer furosemide (Lasix) intravenously. c. Encourage the client to take deep breaths. d. Teach the client fall prevention measures.
The nurse is assessing a male infant and notes cryptorchidism. The mother asks what effect this will have on the child. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "There is an increased risk for testicular cancer." 2. "He will be unable to father children." 3. "He will do fine and have no problems." 4. "There will be an abnormal level of sperm production."
The nurse manager needs to delegate specific tasks to the charge nurse of the unit. Which action is an appropriate use of delegation?
1. Instructing the charge nurse to assume a client team 2. Asking the charge nurse to discipline a nurse on the unit 3. Having the charge nurse lead a nursing quality assurance task force 4. Evaluating all unlicensed personnel assigned to the unit
Pain does not normally affect a patient's mobility.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)