What Are the Most Important Interventions for the Nurse to Implement

question 14

Multiple Choice

What are the most important interventions for the nurse to implement with caring for a client experiencing barbiturate withdrawal? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Monitoring level of consciousness
• B) Supporting effective respirations
• C) Medicating for nausea
• D) Monitoring for tachycardia
• E) Seizure precautions

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Definitions:

Irritability

A state of increased sensitivity or reactivity to stimuli, often resulting in quick tempered or grumpy responses.

Ileostomy

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Ostomy Appliance

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Soapsuds Enema

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