What is the priority instruction that the nurse gives to the client taking Amitriptyline regarding when to call the physician?
Case Study The 19-year-old- female was treated in the emerge…
Case Study The 19-year-old- female was treated in the emergency department for an oxycodone overdose. Nurses’ Notes 1700. The client was brought to the emergency department by ambulance accompanied by her brother. Client’s brother found the client unconscious on the bathroom floor with an empty oxycodone bottle. The brother reports the client is struggling with moderate depression after the sudden loss of their mother, and this is the client’s second suicide attempt in the last 6 months. Client’s brother reports he is very anxious about the client returning home because there are guns in the house. Yesterday he overheard her say that she had a plan to use the gun to end it all. The client was treated with naloxone in the ambulance. Upon arrival the client is lethargic and confused. Second dose of naloxone given for respiratory rate < 12. 1800. Respiratory status has improved. Client is alert, oriented, but agitated and is pacing in room. Admits the overdose was intentional and stated, “I just want it to be over.” Client is voicing concerns about being in the ED and is adamant she will not stay. States she has no insurance and “won’t talk to those people again.” 1900. Client refuses to be admitted to the behavioral health unit. Provider notified. 1930. Emergency detention order obtained. Vital Signs Time 1700 1800 1830 Temp 98.6F/37C 98.0/36.7C 98.2F/36.7C P or HR 50 65 80 RR 9 12 14 B/P 100/65 111/75 120/86 Pulse oximeter 92% 95% 98% Pain 0 0 0 Laboratory report Lab Results Reference range Urine tox Positive for Oxycodone Negative Orders 1. Implement Suicide Precautions 2. Suicide Risk Assessment Q1H 3. Implement 1:1 Observer 4. Transfer to behavioral health The client refuses to be admitted to the behavioral health unit and an emergency detention order for involuntary admission to the behavioral health unit is obtained. What should the nurse teach the client about the process of an involuntary psychiatric admission? Select all that apply
A client is started on chlorpromazine. The nurse instructs h…
A client is started on chlorpromazine. The nurse instructs him about side effects. The nurse would know that the instructions were most effective if the client:
The nurse assessing a client experiencing a manic episode of…
The nurse assessing a client experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder would expect to see what symptoms? Select all that apply.
A 50 nF capacitor is being charged up by a battery. Initiall…
A 50 nF capacitor is being charged up by a battery. Initially, the resistor has 0.1 A of current flowing through it, and after some amount of time this falls to 0.02 A. At this time, the capacitor has been charged up to 200 nC. What is the voltage of the battery?
How should two resistors be connected to each other in order…
How should two resistors be connected to each other in order to create the least resistance?
An air-filled capacitor is charged by a battery and then dis…
An air-filled capacitor is charged by a battery and then disconnected from the battery. Next, a dielectric material with K=2 is inserted into the capacitor. What happens to the following quantities? The charge on the capacitor changes by a factor of: The voltage of the capacitor changes by a factor of: The energy of the capacitor changes by a factor of:
For the remaining questions on this exam, just enter your fi…
For the remaining questions on this exam, just enter your final answer in the blank. Then, after you submit this exam, upload a picture of your work using the Exam 2 Work assignment.
The nurse is preparing to discharge a new laryngectomee. Whi…
The nurse is preparing to discharge a new laryngectomee. Which of the following assessment findings would cause the nurse to suggest home care follow-up?
Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering t…
Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to a patient with a pulmonary embolism?