List the two main fears of the dying child
What will be an ideal response?
Pain
Being alone
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A patient with external otitis is prescribed an otic form of chloramphenicol. Which of the fol-lowing adverse drug effects is most commonly associated with this medication?
a. Contact dermatitis b. Ringing in the ears c. Dizziness d. Drug resistance
The nurse is caring for a patient who is complaining of postoperative gas pain. What intervention can the nurse implement to aid the patient in passing flatus?
a. Assist the patient to ambulate. b. Place a cold compress on the abdomen. c. Offer a cup of coffee or tea. d. Offer chilled vegetable juice.
The nurse is teaching a patient prescribed isoniazid (INH). Select the patient statement that indicates a need for further medication instruction
1. "I will take the INH immediately after eating breakfast." 2. "I will make sure I tell all my healthcare providers that I am taking INH." 3. "Although I love beer, I will give it up while taking this medication." 4. "I will make sure I get my laboratory tests drawn to monitor my liver function."
When a patient who takes metformin (Glucophage) to manage type 2 diabetes develops an allergic rash from an unknown cause, the health care provider prescribes prednisone (Deltasone). The nurse will anticipate that the patient may
a. need a diet higher in calories while receiving prednisone. b. develop acute hypoglycemia while taking the prednisone. c. require administration of insulin while taking prednisone. d. have rashes caused by metformin-prednisone interactions.