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A nurse is caring for a client who has surgical pain but is now complaining of nausea and vomiting. The nurse should expect the provider to order which of the following types of adjuvant medications?

Anticonvulsants

Antidepressants

Glucocorticoids

Antiemetics

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Anticonvulsants

These are used as adjuvants for neuropathic pain, not for nausea.

B. Antidepressants

These are used for chronic pain and mood management, not acute postoperative nausea.

C. Glucocorticoids

While glucocorticoids can help with inflammation and sometimes nausea, they are not first-line antiemetics.

D. Antiemetics

Antiemetics (e.g., ondansetron, promethazine) are prescribed to treat nausea and vomiting, especially as a side effect of opioid use or anesthesia.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. A nonrebreather mask should not have a reservoir bag attached:

A nonrebreather mask must have a reservoir bag, which stores oxygen to deliver high concentrations.

B. A nonrebreather delivers the most precise oxygen concentration with humidity added:

The Venturi mask delivers the most precise oxygen concentration. Nonrebreathers do not add humidity and are not as precise.

C. A nonrebreather mask delivers the highest oxygen concentration possible outside of intubation:

A nonrebreather can deliver up to 95–100% FiO₂, the highest concentration available without intubation.

D. A nonrebreather mask does not impact eating or drinking:

The design of the mask covers the mouth and nose, making eating and drinking impractical while in use.

A. Peripheral edema B. Capillary refill that returns immediately C. Hypertension D. Oliguria

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Peripheral edema:

Edema is a sign of fluid overload, not fluid loss or hypovolemia.

B. Capillary refill that returns immediately:

In hypovolemia, capillary refill is typically delayed (>2 seconds) due to poor perfusion.

C. Hypertension:

Hypovolemia often causes hypotension due to reduced circulating volume.

D. Oliguria:

Decreased urine output (<30 mL/hr) is a classic sign of hypovolemia, as the kidneys reduce output to conserve fluid.

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