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kfurse

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A client experiences bradycardia as a result of vagal stimulation. What will the nurse expect to administer?
 
  a. Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine)
  b. Benztropine (Cogentin)
  c. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
  d. Atropine sulfate (atropine)

Question 2

A client is ordered bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) for urinary retention. A nurse is adding up the client's intake and output for the 8-hour shift. The client's I = 850 mL, O = 350 mL. What should the nurse do?
 
  a. Administer an extra dose of bethanechol.
  b. Palpate the client's bladder.
  c. Increase the client's fluid intake.
  d. Continue the plan of care.



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morrie123456

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Atropine is given to increase heart rate in patients with vagally stimulated bradycardia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The client's output is adequate but does not match the intake. The nurse should assess for bladder distention and retention.




kfurse

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


pratush dev

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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