A nurse is assessing a patient who has come to the emergency department complaining of back spasms
The patient states that he has a history of opioid addiction and does not want to take any drug that "puts me at risk of becoming physically dependent." Which of the following medications would the nurse question, if ordered?
A) Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
B) Orphenadrine (Norflex)
C) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
D) Metaxalone (Skelaxin)
C
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What is the priority nursing diagnosis in a 45-year-old man with Cushing's syndrome?
A. Risk for Injury related to decreased bone density B. Disturbed Body Image related to change in appearance C. Risk for Infection related to immunosuppression D. Decreased Cardiac Output related to electrolyte imbalances
Public health administrators in a community provide a health department to serve an indigent population of immigrants providing translators on certain days of the week. Which of the fol-lowing best describes what is being done?
a. Policy development b. Quality c. Assurance d. Libertarian philosophy
Within the nurse's scope of practice, which function is exclusive to the advance practice psychiatric nurse?
A. Teaching about the side effects of neuroleptic medications B. Using psychotherapy to improve mental health status C. Using milieu therapy to structure a therapeutic environment D. Providing case management to coordinate continuity of health services
A routine urinalysis is performed on a 59-year-old female client who has kidney disease and electrolyte imbalances. Which of the following abnormality would the nurse suspect to be documented?
A) Abnormal pH B) Abnormal specific gravity C) Glycosuria D) Ketonuria