Intra-enous morphine is prescribed for a patient who has had surgery. The nurse informs the patient that which common ad-erse effects can occur with this medication? (Select all that apply.) a )Diarrhea b )Constipation c )Pruritus d )Urinary frequency e )Nausea

What are the penalties and other legal actions defined by CMS for noncompliant hospitals?

What is a critical factor in the care of a patient with a do not resuscitate (DNR) order? A) Ensuring all staff are aware of the DNR status B) Withholding all medications and treatments C) Ignoring the patient’s comfort needs D) Encouraging family to reconsider the decision

During therapy with the cytotoxic antibiotic bleomycin, the nurse will assess for a potentially serious adverse effect by monitoring a )blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels.b )cardiac ejection fraction.c )respiratory functiond )cranial nerve function.

Discuss the anatomical location, choice of anesthetic, patient positioning, typical needle sizes and indications for performing a lumbar puncture.

A 70-year-old client is seen in the emergency department with an urinary tract infection. The provider orderssulfamethoxazole /trimethoprim. Which medication should the nurse alert the provider about, if given with the medication combo sulfamethoxazole /trimethoprim?

The Alaska Department of Public Health was notified that foodborne illness had occurred in fishermen aboard a fishing boat off the Alaska peninsula.  The fishermen had eaten steamed clams and mussels, boiled rice, boiled potatoes, and green salad. No alcohol was consumed.  Symptoms experienced by the fishermen included numbness of the lips, tingling of the extremities, uncoordinated movements, incoherent speech, and nausea. Identify the etiologic (causative) agent of this outbreak of food poisoning.  How did the food get contaminated, and what item was contaminated? What is the treatment, if any? How could this illness have been prevented?

Why is increased ICP life-threatening?

When managing a patient with anaphylaxis in the emergency department, what is the first-line treatment? A) Intramuscular epinephrine B) Antihistamines C) Corticosteroids D) Nebulized bronchodilators

1)The nurse should explain that the health care focus of the older adult client is mostly aimed at ---------- a) unavoidable and costly disability b) Disease prevention health promotion and wellness c)Complication from disease increased mortality d)older adults needs that are similar to that of all adults