What are contraindications for laxative use? Select all that apply.

The nurse administers the first dose of prazosin (Minipres), an alpha1 receptor antagonist (blocker). Which is a priority instruction for the nurse to give to the client?

The spouse reports that the client has been using his albuterol (Proventil), a beta2 adrenergic agonist inhaler, more frequently than prescribed. Which is a priority question for the nurse to ask the client?

The nurse cares for a client prescribed Magnesium salts (Milk of Magnesia), an osmotic laxative, for constipation. What should be most important for the nurse to include in teaching?

When measuring a twelve- month-old’s pain, which chart would the nurse utilize?

The nurse obtaining a pulse oximetry reading on a client can place the pulse oximetry sensor on what anatomical positions of the body? SELECT ALL THAT APPLYS

Which pain chart would the nurse use to measure a 5-year-old’s pain?

An hour after administration of an opioid analgesic , a client denies any pain relief. What nonpharmacologic action can the nurse provide to help relieve pain?

The nurse caring for a client complaining of severe abdominal pain asks the client if they have nausea or vomiting. What pain characteristic is the nurse gathering data on?

The nurse assessing a sedated client notes the respirations have fallen below 10 respirations per minute. The nurse identifies this condition as?