The nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is taking oral morphine and docusate sodium. The nurse should instruct the client that takin the docusate sodium daily can minimize which of the following adverse effec
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The nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is taking oral morphine and docusate sodium. The nurse should instruct the client that takin the docusate sodium daily can minimize which of the following adverse effects of morphine? • Constipation • Drowsiness • Facial flushing • Itching
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving mannitol via IV continuous infusion. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
• Weight loss • Increase intraocular pressure • Auditory hallucinations • Bibasilar crackles *
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? • "Take the medication on an empty stomach for full effectiveness." • "You may discontinue this medication when stomach discomfort subsides." • "Report yellowing of the skin." • "Store the medication in the refrigerator."
A nurse is assessing a client after administering a second dose of cefazolin IV. The nurse notes the client has anxiety, hypotension, and dyspnea. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first? • Diphenhydramine • ALbuterol inhaler • Epinephrine • Prednisone
A nurse is planning care for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking metoprolol. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? • Weigh the client weekly • Determine apical pulse prior to administering • Administer the medication 30 min prior to breakfast.
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