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cookcarl

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A client is prescribed oxymorphone. The client is also receiving promethazine. The nurse would carefully monitor which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Temperature
  B) Blood pressure
  C) Pulse
  D) Respiratory rate
  E) Blood glucose

Question 2

A nurse should be aware of contraindications to the use of opioids to help decrease the likelihood of adverse reactions. The nurse understands that opioids would be contraindicated in which client? Select all that apply.
 
  A) A client with acute bronchial asthma
  B) A client with an acute myocardial infarction
  C) A client with a head injury
  D) A client with grand mal seizures
  E) A client with mild renal impairment


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frogdreck123456

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

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
The nurse should take care to closely monitor a client's blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate when oxymorphone is administered with promethazine.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
The use of opioids is contraindicated in clients with acute bronchial asthma, emphysema, upper airway obstruction, head injury, increased intracranial pressure, convulsive disorders, severe renal or hepatic dysfunction, and acute ulcerative colitis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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