Sadie was prescribed betaxolol ophthalmic drops by her ophthalmologist to treat her glaucoma. Oral beta blockers should be avoided in patients who use ophthalmic beta blockers because:
1. There may be an antagonistic reaction between the two.
2. The additive effects may include bradycardia.
3. They may potentiate each other and cause respiratory depression.
4. The additive effects may cause metabolic acidosis.
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During a staff meeting, the nurse manager announces that the hospital will be seeking Magnet status. In order to explain the requirements for this award, the nurse manager will contact the:
a. American Nurses Association (ANA). b. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). c. National League for Nursing (NLN). d. Joint Commission.
A patient in the intensive care unit is at risk for developing malnutrition. Indirect calorimetry is planned to estimate the patient's caloric needs. Which information would the nurse provide to this patient?
1. "You will be taken to a special chamber where you can be isolated." 2. "You will be required to exercise on a treadmill for this testing." 3. "You can expect this test to take about 15 to 20 minutes." 4. "In order for results to be accurate, I will need to measure your height." 5. "We will not be able to do this test until you are off the mechanical ventilator."
The home care nurse has been assigned a new client for assessment. The nurse's role in family assessment is to
A) facilitate the identification of problems and problem solving. B) determine the family's needs. C) identify the client's weaknesses. D) select goals and interventions best for the client's recovery.
All of the following are guidelines to follow when administering medication to older adult patients except
A. allowing time between tablets for the patient to rest. B. explaining what the drugs are being used for. C. giving one tablet at a time to swallow. D. allowing the patient to lie down when administering medications.