This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When planning nursing assignments, the charge nurse understands that which of the following clients ... (Read 39 times)

Pineappleeh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 585
on: Jul 24, 2018
When planning nursing assignments, the charge nurse understands that which of the following clients receiving benzodiazepines as hypnotics are at greatest risk for complications?
 
  a. clients receiving a benzodiazepam as a premedication for surgery
  b. women
  c. clients above the age of 20 years
  d. clients who are depressed or suicidal

Question 2

A client is prescribed 15 mg of flurazepam for sleep that could be repeated if the client were unable to sleep. At 0100, the client complains of inability to sleep. Should the night nurse give the client a second dose of flurazepam?
 
  a. It is prescribed, so the nurse should administer it.
  b. Yes, after trying to determine why the client is unable to sleep.
  c. Probably no; she should wait until 4 a.m. to see if the client can sleep on his or her own.
  d. No, it is too late for a second dose.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

wshriver

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: These clients are not at the greatest risk.
B Incorrect: There is not evidence that women are more prone to complications.
C Incorrect: Children and the elderly are at greater risk.
D Correct: These clients require close monitoring, because of increased risks.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a nursing rationale for administering a medication.
B Correct: If there are no other factors that can be modified to help the client sleep, administer the second dose.
C Incorrect: This would rob the client of another 3 hours of sleep.
D Incorrect: This is a false statement.


Pineappleeh

  • Member
  • Posts: 585
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

Missbam101

  • Member
  • Posts: 341
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Each year in the United States, there are approximately six million pregnancies. This means that at any one time, about 4% of women in the United States are pregnant.

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

Nursing Student Nursing Student
A nurse shows empathy to a client. A nurse shows empathy to a client.
Nursing Interventions to Promote Healthy Coping Styles Nursing Interventions to Promote Healthy Coping Styles
Nursing Responsibilities Related to Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Interactions in Older Adults Nursing Responsibilities Related to Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Interactions in Older Adults
Three point charges lie on the x x axis. Charge 1 (+9.9 μC μ C ) is at the origin, ... Three point charges lie on the x x axis. Charge 1 (+9.9 μC μ C ) is at the origin, ...
The charge for telephone calls T is partly constant and partly varies with the number N of ... The charge for telephone calls T is partly constant and partly varies with the number N of ...
Video: Fetal development - Weeks 9 to 38

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library