Which benefit applies to the use of sedatives?

When reviewing a patient’s history and physical information, the nurse notes that the patient has physician’s orders for chloral hydrate and warfarin. During assessment of this patient, the nurse observes areas of petechiae and ecchymosis on the upper and lower extremities. Which lab work is most appropriate for the nurse to assess next?

A client is prescribed sotalol (Betapace) 80 mg PO BID. Before administering the dose, the nurse implements which of the following interventions?  

The nurse is assessing a client who is prescribed an opioid analgesic. The nurse will monitor the client for which reaction if the client reveals the chronic use of alcohol?

A nurse is caring for a client on digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse asks the client and reviews the chart for symptoms that would indicate digoxin (Lanoxin) toxicity. The client reports the following symptoms, the nurse notes symptoms associated with toxicity. Which finding below would the nurse exclude from the note?

Which response by the nurse is most accurate when a patient with the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease asks the nurse why anticholinergics are used in the treatment?

A client with cardiovascular disease is being treated with amlodipine (Norvasc), the nurse understands the therapeutic effects of this medication are described as which of the following?  

The nurse is assessing a patient who is being evaluated in an outpatient clinic for complaints of back pain. The patient reports taking diphenhydramine for insomnia related to job stress. Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding this medication?

A client with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation and hypertension is on warfarin (Coumadin). The client’s INR has been 1.7, 1.9, and 2.1 consecutively. When providing discharge education, the nurse includes the following information in the session?  

The nurse is caring for a client 1-day post-op after an abdominal hysterectomy. During shift report the client reports pain of 4 on a scale of 1-10. At 0800 the nurse administers the client’s hydrocodone/acetaminophen(Vicodin), furosemide (Lasix), isosorbide (Isordil), and ciprofloxacin (Cipro).  Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the unlicensed assistive personnel regarding the client’s activity?