A diabetic patient being treated for obesity tells the nurse that he is having adverse effects from his drug therapy. The patient has been taking dextroamphetamine for 2 weeks as adjunct therapy
Which of the following adverse effects would need the nurse's immediate attention?
A) Decreased libido
B) Increased blood glucose
C) Dry eyes
D) Jittery feeling
B
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The large, fan-shaped muscle that covers the anterior chest from the sternum to the proximal end of the humerus and acts on the joint of the shoulder to flex, adduct, and rotate is
a. serratus anterior. b. intercostal. c. transversus abdominis. d. pectoralis major.
When administering propofol over an extended period, it is important to monitor which of the following?
a. Serum triglyceride level b. Sodium and potassium levels c. Platelet count d. Acid-base balance
During a child's last stage of dying, the parents ask if the child is able to hear. What should the nurse respond to the parents?
A) "No, now that she is semicomatose, she is unable to hear you.". B) "No one really knows, so it is a good idea not to speak too loudly.". C) "Yes, she is able to hear and fully comprehend everything that is said.". D) "Yes, she can hear and may also understand most of what is being said.".
What must occur before physician-initiated interventions can be carried out?
A) They must be written on the nursing plan of care. B) The nurse relinquishes all responsibility for them. C) Any healthcare provider may order them. D) The physician gives a verbal or written order.