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A 23-year-old unconscious male is brought in by his girlfriend after he overdosed on anti-anxiety pills. The girlfriend states to the nurse that he has recently been depressed and experiencing continuous anxiety. While the nurse is assessing the patient, he awakens. Which question takes priority to ask the patient?

A client with a urinary tract infection is receiving ciprofloxacin by the intravenous (IV) route. The nurse should closely monitor for which physiological adaptations during administration?

The provider has ordered TED hose be applied to the client. The nurse understands which of the following regarding TED hose application?

Why is the client’s use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) supplements important to assess when gathering a health history?

A patient is given chlordiazepoxide for an anxiety disorder. When would the patient be at the highest risk for drug overdose?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for escitalopram (Lexapro) for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is taking care of a post-operative surgical client with a pain rating of 9/10, respiratory rate of 40 per minute, and pulse ox of 86% on room air. What should the nurse do first?

A 32-year-old patient is diagnosed with a parasitic infection and prescribed an anthelmintic medication. During the patient’s discharge teaching, the nurse is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive care plan that includes medication adherence, symptom monitoring, and prevention of reinfection. Evaluate the following actions as part of the nurse’s care plan for this patient. Select “Appropriate” or “Inappropriate” for each action.

A patient has had blood pressures of 150/95 mm Hg and 148/90 mm Hg on two separate office visits. The patient reports a blood pressure of 145/92 mm Hg taken in an ambulatory setting. The patient’s diagnostic tests are all normal. The nurse will expect this patient’s provider to order:

Identify the correct technique for providing hygiene.