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The nurse is monitoring a client taking chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride (Librium). Which adverse effect would be of greatest concern?
hiccups lethargy drowsiness respiratory depression
The nurse administers ciproflaxin to a client and then realizes that the client is allergic to the medication. What nursing action is the priority for this client?
induce vomiting obtain the client’s vital signs complete an incident report notify the health care provider
The nurse is caring for a group of clients in an infectious disease unit. The nurse understands that which of the conditions listed are required to be reported by the CDC? Select all that apply.
tetanus scarlet fever chlamydia Lyme disease group B streptococcal infection
A student nurse is preparing to administer the client’s first dose of tetracycline while the charge nurse observes. What statement by the student nurse prompts the charge nurse to provide further teaching? Select all that apply.
“Tetracycline may be given with grapefruit juice.” “After taking tetracycline, the client should wait two hours before eating.” “It should be given with caution in clients with liver or renal dysfunction.” “The client may have an antacid along with the tetracycline if it causes GI upset.” “It should be taken on an empty stomach at…
The nurse working in an outpatient clinic is preparing to teach insulin injection to an elderly male client who is hard of hearing yet refuses to wear prescribed hearing aids. Which of the following communication strategies would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?
speak in a high-pitched voice use sign language ensure the room is well lit refrain from touching the client
The nurse is caring for an elderly female client in an extended-care facility who has dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Which nursing intervention would be the most appropriate?
provide written materials to explain medications stand in front of the client when addressing her limit room lighting to create a relaxed environment encourage use of radio and CDs
The nurse working in an outpatient clinic has the opportunity to teach a client recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for the nurse to include? Select all that apply.
daily iced tea intake stress reduction techniques limit fluids daily probiotic
The nurse working in an outpatient pain clinic has the opportunity to teach a client with chronic back pain about nonpharmacological pain management. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to include when teaching? Select all that apply.
music therapeutic massage stretching exercises relaxation