A mental status examination is one component of a thorough neurologic examination
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A professional female cyclist has been prescribed SMZ-TMP for chronic urethritis. She has informed the nurse that she has a cross-country race in 2 days. Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "I don't see any harm in participating in the race if you feel like it." B) "It would not be a good idea to be outside while taking this medication because of possible photosensitivity occurring." C) "You really don't need to participate in the race. It may aggravate the infection." D) "If you participate in the race you may be at risk for nerve damage."
A patient is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The physician orders preoperative medications glycopyrrolate (Robinul) 1 mg and meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg intramuscularly
The nurse would hold the medication and consult the provider if the patient had what disorder? A) Tachycardia B) Paralytic ileus C) Hypertension D) Diabetes mellitus
An LPN/LVN has enrolled in a program with minimal pediatric clinical experience. The student will not have an opportunity to administer medications to pediatric patients
To seek out a learning opportunity that would closely resemble judgments made during clinical experience, the student should arrange to a. perform a 2-hour observation of a pediatric nurse assigned to administer medications. b. complete a computer simulation, "Morning Medications with the Pediatric Medication Nurse." c. shadow a venipuncturist making rounds on the pediatric unit. d. attend an in-service program on the topic of avoiding pediatric medication administration errors.
Which nursing assessment data would indicate that a pediatric client sustained a large pulmonary contusion in a motor vehicle crash? Select all that apply
1. Eupnea 2. Dyspnea 3. Hemoptysis 4. Fever 5. Crackles