An older patient is prescribed gabapentin (Neurontin) for a seizure disorder. When instructing the patient on this medication, which common side effects should the nurse include? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Headache
2. Weakness
3. Irritability
4. Drowsiness
5. Weight gain
Question 2
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Which of the following would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder?
A) Increased calcium level
B) Increased white blood cells
C) Decreased blood urea nitrogen level
D) Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow
Taking a Patient's Blood Pressure
Positioning the Patient in the Prone Position
Inspecting a patient’s ear during a physical examination.
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.
Patient Physical Status Classification
Approximately 40 percent of farmers in the United States are 55 years old or older