A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for diphenhydramine for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication? (Select all that apply.)

Nonproductive cough

Drowsiness

Urinary retention

Dry mouth

Skin rash

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : C,D

A. Nonproductive cough: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine, not a cough suppressant. It does not cause a nonproductive cough as a side effect.

B. Drowsiness: First-generation antihistamines (like diphenhydramine) cause CNS depression, leading to drowsiness.

C. Urinary retention: Diphenhydramine has anticholinergic effects, which can lead to urinary retention, especially in older adults or those with prostate issues.

D. Dry mouth: Diphenhydramine blocks muscarinic receptors, reducing saliva production and causing dry mouth.

E. Skin rash: Skin rash is not a common adverse effect of diphenhydramine but can be a sign of an allergic reaction.

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

Explanation

A. Rectal: The rectal route provides a reliable measure of core body temperature because of its proximity to major blood vessels.

B. Urinary Bladder: A temperature-sensing urinary catheter can provide continuous monitoring of core temperature, especially in critical care settings.

C. Temporal Artery: While temporal artery thermometers are non-invasive and commonly used, they measure skin temperature, which is not a true core temperature.

D. Esophagus: Esophageal temperature monitoring is used in intubated patients and cardiac surgery patients to measure core temperature accurately.

E. Pulmonary Artery: A pulmonary artery catheter (Swan-Ganz catheter) directly measures blood temperature from the heart, making it the most accurate core temperature measurement.

A. "I will treat all the family members to be on the safe side." B. "My child must be free from nits before returning to school." C. Toys that can't be dry cleaned or washed must be thrown out." D. "All recently used clothing, bedding, and towels must be washed in hot water."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. "I will treat all the family members to be on the safe side." Treatment is only recommended for individuals who have active lice or close, prolonged contact with the infected child. Treating everyone unnecessarily may lead to overuse of medications.

B. "My child must be free from nits before returning to school." The CDC and AAP do not recommend "no-nit" policies, as nits alone do not indicate active infestation. Children can return to school after appropriate treatment begins.

C. "Toys that can't be dry cleaned or washed must be thrown out." Non-washable items should be sealed in a plastic bag for 2 weeks to kill lice, rather than being thrown away.

D. "All recently used clothing, bedding, and towels must be washed in hot water." Lice and nits can survive on fabric surfaces, so washing clothing, bedding, and towels in hot water (≥130°F/54°C) and drying on high heat is recommended to eliminate them.

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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for diphenhydramine for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication? (Select all that apply.)

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