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While caring for a client who is receiving oxazepam, the nurse notes the client is drowsy and slightly confused upon waking. Which of the following conclusions should the nurse draw?

A 78-year-old male was brought to the emergency room for acetaminophen toxicity. Which medication will likely be ordered?

A nurse is teaching a client about the uses of chamomile. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse would be most concerned if a patient taking phenobarbital reported daily consumption of which of the following?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about ethical principles. Which of the following is an example of autonomy?

A hospitalized client requests a magnesium citrate “bisacodyl pill” every night to “stay regular.” The nurse should initially be most concerned about what potential health risk for this client?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been administered a salicylate for pain relief. Which of the following is a symptom of salicylism that a nurse should monitor for?

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with suspected overdose with codeine. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being ordered?  

While providing care for a client who is to receive naratriptan (Amerge), the nurse recognizes that the client understands this medication by which of the following statements?

The nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral intravenous catheter into a school-age client. What local anesthetic is the nurse likely to apply prior to insertion?