The nurse is caring for a patient on the neurological unit who is in status epilepticus. What medication does the nurse anticipate being given to halt the seizure?
A) IV phenobarbital
B) IV diazepam
C) IV lidocaine
D) Oral phenytoin
Question 2
In response to a patient's elevated blood glucose level, the nurse has administered a dose of insulin as ordered. The nurse understands that insulin results in a lowered level of blood glucose by:
A) Breaking the molecular bonds in glucose molecules
B) Stimulating thyroid hormone release and increasing metabolic needs
C) Inhibiting the action of glucagon
D) Facilitating glucose transport into body cells
Assessing Palpebral Conjunctiva, Patient Position
Polycystic kidney disease. Notice the presence of numerous fluid-filled sacs, or cysts, in these kid
Hemodialysis. The process of hemodialysis replaces the kidney function of blood filtration by forcin
Nurse's hand over patients abdomen
Instructing a Patient on Breast Self-Examination
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement