A client will be discharged with a 1 week supply of an opioid analgesic for pain management after abdominal surgery. The nurse will include which information in the teaching plan?

How to prevent dehydration due to diarrhea

The importance of taking the drug only when the pain becomes severe

How to prevent constipation

The importance of taking the drug on an empty stomach

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

C. Opioids cause constipation and therefore client should prevent is by taking high fibre intake and adequate fluid intake.
A. Opioids do not cause diarrhea
B. The drug should be taken as prescribed to avoid inadequate pain relief and overdose.
D. Opioids cause nausea and vomiting which can be worsened when taken on an empty stomach

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

vasodilators can cause hypotension due to reduced peripheral vascular resistance predisposing them to dizziness and falls

The other options are unrelated to vasodilators

A. Restricting fluids while the client is on this medication B. Administer the drug over at least 60 minutes C. Reporting a trough drug level of24 mcg/mL and holding the drug D. Monitoring serum creatinine levels E. Instructing the client to report dizziness or a feeling of fullness in the ears

Correct Answer is ["B","C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. vancomycin can be nephrotoxic and fluid restriction is inappropriate
B. Slow infusion of vancomycin is key to avoid flush reactions
C. Normal trough levels for vancomycin are 10-20mcg/ml- 24mcg/ml increases risk of toxicity
D. Monitoring serum creatinine monitors for renal damage
E. Vancomycin can cause hearing loss and clients should be advised any early signs of ototoxicitysuch as ear fullness

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A client will be discharged with a 1 week supply of an opioid analgesic for pain management after abdominal surgery. The nurse will include which information in the teaching plan?

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An older adult client will be taking a vasodilator for hypertension. Which adverse effect is of most concern for the older adult client taking this class of drug?

Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is ["B","C","D","E"]

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