The client is scheduled for ophthalmic surgery. She tells the nurse that she typically self-medicates with herbs for various ailments in the home setting. What is the most accurate response from the nurse?
a. Herbal therapy may actually intensify any discomfort from the surgery.
b. Any herbal therapy must be discontinued before the client undergoes surgery.
c. Herbal therapy may lead to a better surgical outcome for the client.
d. Any herbal therapy that has been started before surgery should be continued.
Question 2
As part of client teaching about miotics, the nurse describes the symptoms indicative of drug toxicity.
The highest priority nursing intervention when systemic toxicity is suspected after the client has been treated with a miotic medication is to administer.
a. cascara.
b. calcium gluconate.
c. demecarium bromide.
d. atropine sulfate.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
A nurse shows empathy to a client.
Laser for prostate surgery.
Inspection of client
Measuring the client’s height with a platform scale
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position