Nervous system medications
Nervous system medications ( 8 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a central nervous system stimulant. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize?
Correct. Central nervous system stimulants can increase heart rate and blood pressure. Monitoring the client's heart rate is essential to identify any cardiovascular side effects, such as tachycardia or arrhythmias.
Incorrect. While liver function tests may be relevant for some medications, it is not the priority assessment specifically related to central nervous system stimulants.
Incorrect. Urine output monitoring is important but is not the priority assessment specifically related to central nervous system stimulants.
Incorrect. Blood glucose levels are not directly affected by central nervous system stimulants and do not require prioritization in this scenario.
A) Correct. Central nervous system stimulants can increase heart rate and blood pressure. Monitoring the client's heart rate is essential to identify any cardiovascular side effects, such as tachycardia or arrhythmias.
B) Incorrect. While liver function tests may be relevant for some medications, it is not the priority assessment specifically related to central nervous system stimulants.
C) Incorrect. Urine output monitoring is important but is not the priority assessment specifically related to central nervous system stimulants.
D) Incorrect. Blood glucose levels are not directly affected by central nervous system stimulants and do not require prioritization in this scenario.