The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and
is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client is concerned that the medication is not working.
Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Ask if the dient's morning voids are dark colored.
B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not working."
C. Evaluate the client for signs of dyskinesia.
D. Determine if the client is taking the medication before meals.
B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not working."
,A client who is taking dextroamphetamine-amphetamine extended-release tablets for
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports about having difficulty sleeping
at night. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Determine what time the dose is taken.
B. Determine daily caffeine intake.
C. Ask about the client's bedtime routine.
D. Inquire about perceived anxiety.
. Determine what time the dose is taken.
,A client receives a prescription for allopurinol. Which information provided by the client
requires additional instruction by the nurse?
A. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.
B. Reduce caffeine and acidic intake.
C. Consume 2 liters of water daily.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
Which nursing intervention has priority when initiating a continuous epidural infusion with
an opioid analgesic?
A. Apply a pulse oximeter to the client per protocol.
B. Administer a stool softener per PRN protocol.
C. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter per protocol.
D. Administer an antiemetic per PRN prescription.
A. Apply a pulse oximeter to the client per protocol
, A client is receiving orlistat as part of a weight management program. Which ongoing
assessment should be included in the plan of care to determine the effectiveness of the
medication?
A. Serum protein levels.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
C. Daily calorie count.
D. Depression screening.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client is concerned that the medication is not working.
Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Ask if the dient's morning voids are dark colored.
B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not working."
C. Evaluate the client for signs of dyskinesia.
D. Determine if the client is taking the medication before meals.
B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not working."
,A client who is taking dextroamphetamine-amphetamine extended-release tablets for
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports about having difficulty sleeping
at night. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Determine what time the dose is taken.
B. Determine daily caffeine intake.
C. Ask about the client's bedtime routine.
D. Inquire about perceived anxiety.
. Determine what time the dose is taken.
,A client receives a prescription for allopurinol. Which information provided by the client
requires additional instruction by the nurse?
A. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.
B. Reduce caffeine and acidic intake.
C. Consume 2 liters of water daily.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
Which nursing intervention has priority when initiating a continuous epidural infusion with
an opioid analgesic?
A. Apply a pulse oximeter to the client per protocol.
B. Administer a stool softener per PRN protocol.
C. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter per protocol.
D. Administer an antiemetic per PRN prescription.
A. Apply a pulse oximeter to the client per protocol
, A client is receiving orlistat as part of a weight management program. Which ongoing
assessment should be included in the plan of care to determine the effectiveness of the
medication?
A. Serum protein levels.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
C. Daily calorie count.
D. Depression screening.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
