Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) is prescribed for the client experiencing flexor spasms. The client asks the nurse how the medication is going to help. The nurse replies that this medication acts:
1. To depress the spinal reflexes causing the spasms
2. On the central nervous system (CNS) to suppress spasms
3. Directly on the skeletal muscle to relieve the spasms
4. Within the spinal cord to suppress excess reflex activity
Question 2
The client who underwent preadmission testing prior to a surgical procedure had serum laboratory studies drawn, including complete blood count, electrolytes, coagulation studies, and creatinine.
Which of the following laboratory results should be reported to the surgeon immedi-ately? 1. Platelet count, 210,000/mm3
2. Serum sodium (Na) level, 141 mEq/L
3. Hemoglobin (Hgb) level, 8.9 g/dL
4. Serum creatinine level, 0.8 mg/dL