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Nurse is caring for pt who is experiencing acute EtOH w/drawl. For which of following pt outcomes should nurse administer chlordiazepoxide? - Prevent delirium tremens The client should take chlordiaz... epoxide to prevent delirium tremens during acute alcohol withdrawal. Nurse is teaching pt about use of risedronate for treatment of osteoporosis. Nurse should identify which of following statements as an indicaiont about pt understands teaching? - "I should sit up for 30 minutes after taking the risedronate." Sitting upright for at least 30 min after taking risedronate will reduce the adverse gastrointestinal effects of esophagitis and dyspepsia. Risedronate is contraindicated for a client who cannot sit or stand upright for this length of time. Nurse is assessing pt 1 hr after administering morphine for pain Nurse should identify which of following findings as best indication that morphine has been effective? - The client rates pain as 3 on a scale from 0 to 10. The client's description of the pain is the most accurate assessment of pain. Nurse is administering donepezil to a pt who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of following findings should nurse report to provider immediately? - Dyspnea When using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care, the nurse should report the adverse effect of dyspnea, caused by bronchoconstriction, to the provider first. Bronchoconstriction, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and dizziness are caused by the increase in acetylcholine levels, which is a primary effect of donepezil. Nurse is caring for pt who is taking acetazolamide for chronic open-angle glaucoma. For which of following adverse effects should nurse instruct pt to monitor and report? - Tingling of fingers The nurse should instruct the client to report the adverse effect of paresthesia, a tingling sensation in the extremities, when taking acetazolamide. Nurse is teaching pt who is to start taking hydrocodone w/ acetaminophen tablets for pain. Which of following information should nurse include in teaching? - Decreased respirations might occur. The nurse should instruct the client that hydrocodone with acetaminophen might cause respiratory depression, which is an adverse effect of the medication. The client should avoid taking over-the-counter medications or newly prescribed medications without consulting their provider to avoid increased respiratory depression. Nurse is providing teaching to pt who has gastric ulcer and new prescription for ranitidine. Which of following instructions should nurse include? - "Report yellowing of the skin." Ranitidine can be hepatotoxic and cause jaundice. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for and report yellowing of the skin or eyes to the provider. Nurse is preparing to administer ciprofloxacin 15 mg/kg PO q12h to child weighs 44 lb. How many mg should nurse administer per dose? - 300 mg Nurse administers metformin to pt instead of prescribed dose of metoclopramide. Which of following actions should nurse take 1st? - Check the client's blood glucose. The first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the client. The client is at risk for hypoglycemia. The nurse should monitor the client's blood glucose and provide the client with a snack to reduce the risk for hypoglycemia. Nurse is caring for 20 y/o female pt who has prescription for isotretinoin for severe nodulocystic acne vulgaris. Before pt can obtain refill, nurse should advise pt that which of following tests required? - Pregnancy test [Show More]

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