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mikaylakyoung

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A nurse is aware that diphenoxylate HCl with atropine sulfate is an effective adjunct in the treatment of diarrhea. For which of the following patients could the administration of this drug be potentially harmful?
 
  A) An 80-year-old man who has diarrhea secondary to Clostridium difficile infection
  B) A woman who has experienced severe diarrhea associated with influenza
  C) A man who has experienced diarrhea shortly after beginning tube feeding through a nasogastric tube
  D) A 60-year-old woman who tends to get diarrhea during periods of intense stress

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A 28-year-old patient is to receive a dose of lorazepam intravenously for sedation during a procedure. The nursing priority would be to assess for which of the following?
 
  A) Ataxia and confusion
  B) Respiratory disturbances and partial airway obstruction
  C) Seizures
  D) Leukopenia and diplopia


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Shshxj

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

A

Answer to Question 2

B


mikaylakyoung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

mjenn52

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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