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armygirl

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When implementing nursing care, what should the nurse instruct the client and family about laxative use?
 
  1. A side effect of stool softeners is abdominal cramping.
  2. Dependence on laxatives can cause constipation.
  3. Stool softeners are appropriately used to treat constipation.
  4. Laxatives are never harmful because they are available over the counter and should be used anytime the client feels the need to have a bowel movement.

Question 2

The nurse receives an order to administer prochlorperazine (Compazine) to a client with nausea. The nurse can administer the medication by which routes?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. By mouth
  2. Per rectum
  3. Intramuscularly (IM)
  4. Subcutaneously (SQ)
  5. Intravenously



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Answer to Question 1

1. A side effect of stool softeners is abdominal cramping.
2. Dependence on laxatives can cause constipation.
3. Stool softeners are appropriately used to treat constipation.
4. Laxatives are never harmful because they are available over the counter and should be used anytime the client feels the need to have a bowel movement.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) can be administered by mouth.
Rationale 2: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) can be administered per rectum.
Rationale 3: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) can be administered by IM injection.
Rationale 4: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) cannot be administered by SQ injection.
Rationale 5: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) can be administered intravenously.
Global Rationale: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is not administered by the subcutaneous route. All other routes listed are used.




armygirl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


jojobee318

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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