Which of the following would be the most important safety-related instruction for a nurse to give to a patient taking baclofen (Lioresal)?
A) Do not walk or drive after taking the drug
B) Discontinue the use of alcohol
C) Learn to self-administer the drug
D) Take a laxative when needed
B
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A) Liver failure B) Renal failure C) Respiratory constriction D) Seizure disorder
Which of the following is(are) the risk factors for vascular dementia (VaD) after a stroke? (Select all that apply.)
a. Smoking b. Male sex c. Hypertension d. Advancing age e. Hyperlipidemia f. African American
A professional strongly encouraged institutionalization so the parents could focus on care of their other family members. Which of the following suggestions would be appropriate for the nurse to make to the parents?
a. As the expert pointed out, institutionalization will reduce family stress. b. The child has a right to an education in the least-restrictive setting. c. The child will eventually adapt to whatever choice the parents make. d. The choice of what to do is entirely the parents'.
A patient with chronic congestive heart failure has repeated hospitalizations in spite of ongoing treatment with hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL] and digoxin
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