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A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving morphine via continuous epidural infusion. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?

Pruritus

Gastric bleeding

Tachypnea

Cough

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale:

Pruritus, or itching, is a common adverse effect of opioid medications like morphine.

Choice B rationale:

Gastric bleeding is not a typical adverse effect of morphine administered via epidural infusion.

Choice C rationale:

Tachypnea, or rapid breathing, is not a common adverse effect of morphine. It's more commonly associated with opioid overdose.

Choice D rationale:

Cough is not a prominent adverse effect of morphine administered via epidural infusion.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

The treatment duration for active pulmonary tuberculosis is usually shorter than 3 years.

Choice B rationale:

Monitoring kidney function is not the primary focus of tuberculosis medication management.

Choice C rationale:

Treatment for active pulmonary tuberculosis involves using a combination of two or more medications to prevent drug resistance and effectively treat the infection.

Choice D rationale:

Tuberculin skin tests are used for diagnosing tuberculosis, not for monitoring treatment progress.

A. BUN 15 mg/dL B. Potassium 3.8 mEq/L C. The client reports dizziness upon standing. D. The client reports difficulty hearing.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

A BUN level of 15 mg/dL is within a normal range.

Choice B rationale:

A potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L is within a normal range.

Choice C rationale:

Dizziness upon standing could indicate orthostatic hypotension, which could be a concern following administration of a diuretic like furosemide.

Choice D rationale:

Difficulty hearing is not typically associated with furosemide administration.

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A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving morphine via continuous epidural infusion. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?

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