A man with a neurogenic bladder secondary to a spinal tumor has been taking bethanechol. The patient has illuminated his call light, and the nurse has found him anxious, diaphoretic, and visibly flushed.
Following a safety assessment, what action should the nurse take? A) Prepare to administer an IV dose of epinephrine to mitigate the effects of acetylcholine.
B) Contact the physician as the patient may be experiencing a cholinergic crisis.
C) Insert a Foley catheter as the patient may have excessive urine in his bladder.
D) Assess the volume of the patient's bladder contents using a bladder ultrasound.
Question 2
It is important for the nurse to stay informed of the most current recommendations for immunizations. Which of the following sources is most accurate regarding immunization guidelines?
A) American Academy of Pediatrics
B) American Academy of Family Physicians
C) American Academy of Infectious Disease Physicians
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
Patient teaching: neck assessment
Stereotaxic Surgery on a Human Patient
Patient health history form Cont.
Patient Teaching Methods
Internal Anatomy of the Spinal Cord