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The nurse in the psychiatric unit is administering medications when a client with borderline personality disorder approaches and asks to talk. The nurse suggests having a talk in 1 hour. The client shouts, "I'll wait, but you will be sorry!" and then picks up a pitcher of water and throws it onto the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
The nurse is caring for a client with epilepsy who is being treated with carbamazepine (Tegretol). Which laboratory value might indicate a serious side effect of this drug?
The nurse is teaching newborn care to a childbirth preparation class and describes the need for administering antibiotic ointment into the eyes of the newborn. An expectant father asks, "What type of disease causes infections in babies that can be prevented by using this ointment?" Which response by the nurse is accurate?
A client with a history of abusing barbiturates abruptly stops taking the medication. Barbiturates create a sedative effect, so when the client stops taking barbiturates, he will experience symptoms of withdrawal such as tachycardia, diarrhea, and tachypnea. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client for which of the following?
The nurse is caring for a client receiving amphotericin B. Which of the following findings indicates that the client has experienced toxicity to this drug?
When administering magnesium sulfate to a client with preeclampsia, the nurse understands that this drug is given to:
A patient is receiving an aminoglycoside (such as gentamicin, tobramycin, or neomycin) for treatment of infection. The nurse notes that the patient reports muscle aches and cramping during the infusion. What should the nurse do?
A client is to receive Dilantin (phenytoin) via a nasogastric (NG) tube. When giving the medication, the nurse should: