questions 1
if client has seizure, I should:
questions 2
if a client has a fall, I should :
Questions 3
if a client is choking, I should
questions 1 if client has seizure, I should: questions 2 if a client has a fall,...
A nurse is implementing seizure precautions for a client who has a seizure disorder the client's bedside? (Select all that apply.) ✓ Supplemental oxygen supplies T Limb restraints Oral airway Blood glucose monitor Oral suction equipment nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus prior to performing a blood glucose test. Which of the following findings should the nurse that the client has hyperglycemia? O Shakiness O Cool Skin O Confusion Thirst A nurse is planning care for a...
An older client was recently discharged from the hospital for evaluation of seizure activity. His history reveals that he has late-stage Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus, which is controlled by diet. He lives at home, where his wife and daughter take care of him. His discharge medications include phenytoin (Dilantin), 100 mg BID; hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), 50 mg QD; levodopa (Sinemet), 25/100 TID; and haloperidol (Haldol), 1 mg before bed. The client has been referred for...
An older client was recently discharged from the hospital for evaluation of seizure activity. His history reveals that he has late-stage Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus, which is controlled by diet. He lives at home, where his wife and daughter take care of him. His discharge medications include phenytoin (Dilantin), 100 mg BID; hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), 50 mg QD; levodopa (Sinemet), 25/100 TID; and haloperidol (Haldol), 1 mg before bed. The client has been referred for...
a client has a bmi of 24.8 what categories would they fall into?
Group 2 - Seizures Client A.R is a woman, 42 years of age, with a history of seizures since birth. She is otherwise in good health. Her current diagnosis is tonic-clonic seizure. She states that she is aware that a seizure is going to occur because she has a very brief "strange sensation." This sensation is her aura. After the aura, the patient cannot recall any other events until the postictal period. During the postictal time, Client A.R.is fatigued and...
A client is seen in the emergency room for a possible fractured wrist from a fall on the ice. The client tells the nurse that he has not been able to straighten the fingers of the injured hand/ wrist. What is the nurse's best action when hearing this? 1. Apply ice to the affected arm to reduce pain and edema . 2. Ask the client to massage and then wiggle the affected fingers . 3. Assess the client's neurovascular status...
Is there any reaction I should be looking for when I administer clindamycin to a client who has penicillin allergy?
1. A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manchas de The nurse should plan to make which of the following room assignments for the client? A. A private room in a quiet location on the unit B. A semi-private room with a roommate who has a similar diagnosis (CA private room close to the nursing station D. A seclusion room until the client's activity level becomes more subdued 2. A nurse is caring for a client who...
Case Study, Chapter 23, Antiseizure Agents A patient had a tonic–clonic seizure and has been started on a phenytoin medication. The patient tells the nurse he is very upset about not being able to drive and has several questions about epilepsy. (Learning Objectives 1, 2, and 5) What should be included in the patient teaching about the classification of generalized seizures? How does phenytoin work? What are the key implementation and rationale considerations for this patient who is receiving medication...
Case Study - 3 A child, who has been successfully treated for seizure disorders with oral phenytoin for several years, has had severe diarrhea for the past 2 weeks. Subsequent to this, the patient had a seizure. Evaluation of serum phenytoin at the same time of the seizure revealed a low value. The dose was increased until serum concentrations were within the therapeutic range. The diarrhea was resolved. Several days after this, the patient had another seizure. The diarrhea caused...