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colton

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Which nonpharmacological interventions would the nurse utilize in helping a client with muscle spasms? (Select all that apply.)
 
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  1. Application of heat or cold
  2. Hydrotherapy
  3. Massage
  4. Manipulation
  5. Liniments

Question 2

The nurse is caring for several clients who have undergone back surgeries. Which medications for the list are considered antispasmodic drugs? (Select all that apply.)
 
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  1. Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
  2. Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)
  3. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
  4. Baclofen (Lioresal)
  5. Ibuprofen (Advil)



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InfiniteSteez

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: A nurse may apply heat or cold, assist a client with hydrotherapy, or offer massage to a client who has muscle spasms.
Rationale 2: A nurse may apply heat or cold, assist a client with hydrotherapy, or offer massage to a client who has muscle spasms.
Rationale 3: A nurse may apply heat or cold, assist a client with hydrotherapy, or offer massage to a client who has muscle spasms.
Rationale 4: Manipulation is incorrect because manipulation requires specialized training, such as chiropractic or physical medicine.
Rationale 5: Liniments is incorrect because this is a pharmacological intervention.

Global Rationale: A nurse may apply heat or cold, assist a client with hydrotherapy, or offer massage to a client who has muscle spasms. Manipulation is incorrect because manipulation requires specialized training, such as chiropractic or physical medicine. Liniments is incorrect because this is a pharmacological intervention.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 4

Rationale 1: Tizanidine (Zanaflex) is an antispasmodic drug.
Rationale 2: Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) is incorrect. It is used to treat multiple sclerosis.
Rationale 3: Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) is incorrect because it is not an antispasmodic drug. It is a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent.
Rationale 4: Baclofen (Lioresal) is an antispasmodic drug.
Rationale 5: Ibuprofen (Advil) is a nonsteroid anti-inflammatory agent.

Global Rationale: Tizanidine (Zanaflex) and baclofen (Lioresal) is an antispasmodic drug. M




colton

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


patma1981

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

 

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