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mikaylakyoung

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A client is ordered to receive zolpidem tartrate (Ambien) as a hypnotic agent before surgery. Because of the impact of food on the absorption of this medication, the nurse is aware that the medication should be administered _____ dinner.
 
  a. 1 hour before
  b. during
  c. 1 hour after
  d. 3 hours after

Question 2

After spinal anesthesia, what is the highest priority action of the nurse?
 
  a. Elevate the head of the bed immediately when the client returns from surgery.
  b. Ambulate the client as soon as possible to aid in the excretion of the spinal anesthetic.
  c. Have the client change positions hourly to increase the spinal fluid loss.
  d. Instruct the client to remain flat for 6 to 8 hours to decrease the loss of spinal fluid.


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jliusyl

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Food hampers absorption; therefore, Ambien should be given on an empty stomach.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
This will prevent a headache related to leakage of cerebrospinal fluid following spinal surgery.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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