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The nurse will be alert to the most potentially lifethreatening side effect associated with the administration of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. This is:

• A.Oculogyric crisis
• B.Tardive dyskinesia
• C.Orthostatic hypotension
• D.Hypertensive crisis

Morphine sulfate 4 mg IV push q2h prn for chest pain was ordered for a client in the emergency room with severe chest pain. The nurse administering the morphine sulfate knows which of the following therapeutic actions is related to the morphine sulfate?

• A.Increased perception of pain
• B.Increased rate and depth of respirations
• C.Increased level of consciousness
• D.Increased peripheral vasodilation

A client in active labor asks the nurse for coaching with her breathing during contractions. The client has attended Lamaze birth preparation classes. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?

• A."Make sure you take a deep cleansing breath as the contractions start, focus on an object, and breathe about 16-20 times a minute with shallow chest breaths."
• B."Keep breathing with your abdominal muscles as long as you can."
• C."If a woman in labor listens to her body and takes rapid, deep breaths, she will be able to deal with her contractions quite well."
• D."Find a comfortable position before you start a contraction. Once the contraction has started, take slow breaths using your abdominal muscles."

Two hours after the second injection of haloperidol, a client complains to the nurse of a stiff neck and inability to sit still. He is experiencing symptoms consistent with:

• A.Parkinsonism and dystonia
• B.Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
• C.Dystonia and akathisia
• D.Akathisia and parkinsonism

A male infant is to be discharged home this morning. Which instruction related to his cord care should be included in his mother's discharge teaching plan?

• A.Keep the umbilical area covered at all times with the diaper.
• B.Clean the umbilical cord with alcohol at each diaper change.
• C.Clean the umbilical cord daily with soap and water during the bath.
• D.Keep the umbilical area moist with Vaseline until the stump falls off.