The nurse correctly understands that the mechanism of action for lorazepam is which of the following?

The nurse is educating a patient who has newly been prescribed fluoxetine. The nurse correctly educates the patient on the mechanism of action when the nurse states the drug works in which of the following ways?

A nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation for a geriatric patient. When appraising the medication regimen, which types of medications might cause the most concern for the nurse?

A nurse is administering medications to a patient. The nurse will complete which of the following steps to safely administer the medications? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is educating a patient on the effects of a newly prescribed bronchodilator. Which of the following would be important for the nurse to include in patient education?  (Select all that apply.) 

A patient asks the nurse about using Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications. What will the nurse tell the patient about OTC medications?

The nurse is providing care for a group of clients. Which client is at the most risk for development of a urinary tract infection?

An older client presents to the doctor’s office with complaints of constipation. The nurse discusses healthy lifestyle habits for the promotion of bowel elimination. What teaching points will the nurse be sure to include in this client education?

A client who recently had rectal surgery reports extreme pain in the supra-pubic area. He also reports a constant urge to urinate but has not been able to release any urine in the last 8 hours, even with intense straining. The nurse palpates a distended bladder and vital signs show tachycardia and hypertension. Based on this information, what is the patient most likely experiencing?

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