Author Question: The nurse, teaching a patient to be discharged with an order to use chemical stimulant laxatives ... (Read 25 times)

xclash · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse, teaching a patient to be discharged with an order to use chemical stimulant laxatives PRN, instructs the patient that one of the most common adverse effects of this type of laxative is what?

A) Abdominal cramping
B) Rectal bleeding
C) Confusion
D) Iron deficiency anemia

Question 2

An immune compromised patient is exposed to hepatitis A virus. The physician orders an injection of immunoglobulin as prophylaxis. What adverse effects would the nurse advise the patient might occur? (Select all that apply.)

A) Fever
B) Rhinitis
C) Angioedema
D) Severe abdominal pain
E) Urticaria

reelove4eva · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Common adverse effects of laxatives are diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and nausea. Central nervous system (CNS) adverse effects such as dizziness, headache, and weakness can occur. Rectal bleeding, confusion, and iron deficiency anemia are not associated with appropriate use of laxatives but may occur when laxatives are abused.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
Feedback:
Adverse effects include tenderness, muscle stiffness at site of injection; urticaria, angioedema, nausea, vomiting, chills, fever, and chest tightness. An immune compromised patient would not be told to watch for rhinitis or severe abdominal pain because these are not anticipated adverse effects.