Which Action Should the Nurse Take When Giving the Initial

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take when giving the initial dose of oral labetalol to a patient with hypertension?

• A)Encourage the use of hard candy to prevent dry mouth.
• B)Teach the patient that headaches often occur with this drug.
• C)Instruct the patient to call for help if heart palpitations occur.
• D)Ask the patient to request assistance before getting out of bed.

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Definitions:

Eardrum Vibrations

Eardrum vibrations occur when sound waves strike the eardrum, causing it to vibrate; these vibrations are then transmitted into the inner ear, leading to the perception of sound.

Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup

The hammer, anvil, and stirrup are the three small bones located in the middle ear that play a key role in the mechanism of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations.

Amplitude

The height or magnitude of a wave from its equilibrium or rest position, often used in physics to describe the intensity of sound waves, light waves, or other periodic signals.

Decibels

A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound, indicating the pressure level of sound waves.