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A hospitalized client has a history of depression for which sertraline is prescribed. The client also has a morphine allergy and a history of alcoholism. After surgery, several opioid analgesics are prescribed. Which one would the nurse choose? a. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen b. Hydromorphone c. Meperidine d. Tramadol - ANS: B Hydromorphone is a good alternative to morphine for moderate to severe pain. The nurse would not choose the combination with acetaminophen because it contains ac...

what are the examples of patient problems that are considered priority in the ED? correct answers chest pain, stroke, sepsis, pneumonia three tier model correct answers emergent urgent nonurgent emergent triage correct answers immediate threat to life or limb respiratory distress chest pain with diaphoresis stroke active hemorrhage unstable VS urgent triage correct answers should be seen quickly but that immediate threat to life does not exist at the moment severe abdominal ...

Potter et al: Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is using the population health promotion model to develop actions for improving health. After asking, “On what should we take action?”; “How should we take action?”; and “Why should we take action?” the nurse will ask which of the following questions? a. “With whom should we act?” b. “When should we take action?” c. “Which government should take action?” d. “Where should we...

A 78-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department (ED) with numbness and weakness of the left arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is priority? 1. Prepare to administer recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA). 2. Discuss the precipitating factors that caused the symptoms. 3. Schedule for a STAT computed tomography (CT) scan of the head. 4. Notify the speech pathologist for an emergency consult. correct answer: 3 1. The drug rt-PA may be administered,...

ADULT NEURO NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (437 QUESTIONS) 2024/2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS). _is common after anesthesia Correct Answer: Diminished gag reflex Altered in moods (anxiety, agitation) will resolve as it wears off Drowsiness and somnolence during purposeful interaction- following commands cause of botulism Correct Answer: Improperly canned foods Block acetylcholine cause muscle paralysis; descending flaccid paralysis (face downward), dysphasia, constipation Occur if small infant (&lt...

ADULT NEURO NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (437 QUESTIONS) 2024/2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS). _is common after anesthesia Correct Answer: Diminished gag reflex Altered in moods (anxiety, agitation) will resolve as it wears off Drowsiness and somnolence during purposeful interaction- following commands cause of botulism Correct Answer: Improperly canned foods Block acetylcholine cause muscle paralysis; descending flaccid paralysis (face downward), dysphasia, constipation Occur if small infant (&lt...

Fundamentals CMS Midterm Terms in this set (200) A nurse is assessing the heart sounds of a client who has developed chest pain that becomes worse with inspiration. The nurse auscultates a high- pitched scratching sound during both systole and diastole with the diaphragm of the stethoscope positioned at the left sternal border. Which of the following heart sounds should the nurse document? A. Audible Click B. Murmur C. Third heart sound D. Pericardial friction rub A nurse is obtaining ...

MN 551 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Saved A patient is experiencing impaired circulation secondary to increased systemic arterial pressure. Which of the following statements is the most relevant phenomenon? Question 1 options: Increased preload due to vascular resistance High afterload because of backpressure against the left ventricle Impaired contractility due to aortic resistance Systolic impairment because of arterial stenosis Question 2 (2 points) Saved A nurse practitioner employe...

PN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR LATEST 2023 GREENLIGHT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A • Which of these foods should a nurse suggest that a client who is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia choose for dinner? a. Cooked dry beans, green leafy vegetables, and dried fruits. b. Raw cabbage, tomato juice, and cantaloupe. c. Fresh fish, peanut butter, and oatmeal. d. Cheddar cheese, enriched bread, and yellow vegetables. • A nurse in a prenatal clinic performs Leopold's ...

ADULT NEURO NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (437 QUESTIONS) 2024/2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS). __is common after anesthesia Correct Answer: Diminished gag reflex Altered in moods (anxiety, agitation) will resolve as it wears off Drowsiness and somnolence during purposeful interaction- following commands cause of botulism Correct Answer: Improperly canned foods Block acetylcholine cause muscle paralysis; descending flaccid paralysis (face downward), dysphasia, constipation Occur if small infant (&...