The patient received an overdose of morphine. Naloxone is given to block the narcotic response. What is the effect achieved when naloxone is administered known as?
A. Additive
B. Negative
C. Synergistic
D. Antagonistic
Answer: D. Antagonistic
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A patient with anorexia nervosa is treated as an outpatient. Select the desired outcome related to the nursing diagnosis Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Within 1 week, the patient will:
a. gain 1 to 2 pounds. b. exercise 1 hour daily. c. take a laxative every 3 days. d. weigh self accurately using balanced scales.
A worker is characterized by her co-workers as "painfully shy" and lacking in self-confidence. Her
co-workers say she stays in her cubicle all day, never coming out for breaks or lunch. One day after falling on the ice in the parking lot, she goes to the nurse's office, where she apologizes for falling and mentions that she hopes the company will not fire her for being so clumsy. This worker's behavior could best be assessed as a. avoidant. b. dependent. c. histrionic. d. paranoid.
A patient who had a hypophysectomy 3 days ago begins to have 3000 mL of urine output every shift and complains of thirst and a dry mouth. Which problem does the nurse suspect?
a. Overreaction to diuretics b. Diabetes insipidus (DI) c. Diabetes mellitus d. Glucose intolerance
The nurse is assigned to a client who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. During morning care, the client asks about organ donation. How should the nurse respond?
a. Have the client first discuss the subject with the family. b. Suggest the client delay making a decision at this time. c. Assist the client to obtain the necessary information to make this decision. d. Contact the physician so consent can be obtained from the family.