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Physiological Integrity—Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

The nurse is training persons enrolled at a community center information session on administering naloxone (Narcan) to opioid overdose victims. Which information should the nurse include when teaching this group?

Posted on April 20, 2022 by NCLEX.ME Nurse

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Physiological Integrity—Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

The ED nurse has admitted a client with suspected overdose of tricyclic antidepressants. Which signs and symptoms does the nurse expect to find in this client?

Posted on April 20, 2022 by NCLEX.ME Nurse

confusion dry mouth bradycardia dysrhythmias constricted pupils flushing of the skin

Physiological Integrity—Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

An adolescent client ingests a large number of acetaminophen tablets in an attempt to commit suicide. Which laboratory result is associated with acetaminophen overdose?

Posted on April 20, 2022 by NCLEX.ME Nurse

metabolic alkalosis increased blood urea nitrogen level decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit elevated liver enzyme levels

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  • The ED nurse receives a client who is bleeding profusely from a gunshot wound. Which action by the nurse will best help this client avoid complications of extreme blood loss?
  • The nurse is preparing to remove a client’s abdominal stitches as ordered by the health care provider. Which is the correct action by the nurse?
  • The nurse is caring for a client with veno-occlusive disease. Which manifestations of this condition would the nurse expect to find?
  • The nurse is caring for a client with a gastric ulcer. Which menu choice by the client indicates an understanding of the nurse’s dietary teaching?
  • The nurse comes upon a client in the clinic who appears to have experienced a sudden cardiac arrest. After retrieving the automated external defibrillator (AED), the nurse knows to use the equipment in the following manner, as per the American Red Cross. List the steps in order. Use all the steps.

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