A patient tells the nurse that he takes laxatives every day but is still constipated. The nurse's response is based on which of the following?
A) Habitual laxative use is the most common cause of chronic constipation.
B) If laxatives are not effective, the patient should begin to use enemas.
C) A laxative that works by a different method should be used.
D) Chronic constipation is nothing to be concerned about.
A
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1. Administer IV fluids. 2. Provide oral hygiene. 3. Administer oxygen. 4. Provide a warm drink.
The nurse has just administered diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and morphine sulfate to a patient. An hour has passed, and the nurse is checking on the patient. The patient asks the nurse why he feels so drowsy. The nurse's best response would be
a. "Both of these drugs pass the blood-brain barrier, resulting in sedation." b. "Both of these drugs cause toxicity, leading to sedation." c. "Your drowsiness is a result of an adverse drug reaction (ADR)." d. "Both of these drugs act as competitive antagonists and lead to sedation."
The nursing student is performing tracheostomy care on a client. Which action by the student leads the supervising nurse to intervene?
a. Using folded gauze dressings on both sides of the stoma b. Cutting a slit in a gauze 4 ? 4 pad to fit around the stoma c. Applying new tracheostomy ties before removing old ones d. Tying the twill tape in a square knot on the side of the neck
The nurse recognizes possible risks for injury while completing a client's home assessment. Which does the nurse instruct the client to do to avoid home accidents? (Select all that apply.)
1. Use hand rails in the bathroom. 2. Place night lights in the hallways. 3. Exercise to maintain muscle strength. 4. Clean and wax wood floors regularly. 5. Suggest hot water bottles for soreness. 6. Secure area rugs with double-faced tape.