The nurse is caring for a male patient with myasthenia gravis who will begin taking ambenonium chloride (Mytelase). When performing a health history, the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition in this patient?
a. Benign prostatic hypertrophy
b. Chronic constipation
c. Erectile dysfunction
d. Upper respiratory infection
Question 2
The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking bethanechol (Urecholine). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. Excessive sweating is a normal reaction to this medication.
b. Excess salivation is a serious side effect.
c. I should get out of bed slowly while taking this drug.
d. I will not take the drug if my heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute.
Male reproductive structures in humans.
Measuring Patient Height
nurse
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
Patient teaching: abdominal assessment
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.