Rn Comprehensive Online Practice 2023 B Study Guide Rated A+

A nurse is teaching a client who has opioid use disorder about methadone. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "If you suspect you are pregnant, stop taking this medication." B. "You cannot become physically dependent on this medication." C. "Sedation is a common adverse effect of this medication." D. "If you forget a dose, you can double your next dose." {Ans: "Sedation is a common adverse effect of this medication." Sedation and drowsiness are common adverse effects of methadone. Sedation most frequently occurs at the beginning of treatment or during dosage increases. Incorrect A client can take methadone to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms during pregnancy. A client can develop physical dependency with long-term use of methadone. Methadone can cause respiratory depression. The client should not take more than the prescribed dose at any time.}A nurse is preparing to administer 15 units of regular insulin along with 20 units of NPH insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Inject 20 units of air into the NPH insulin vial. B. Shake the NPH insulin vial vigorously to mix the insulin. C. Use a new needle to draw up