(Answers)-NCN 1040-Assessment-Module 2-Online Nursing Assignment Help

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CASE STUDY: Pharmacology-Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgement

Review and complete the following CASE STUDIES:

a) A 24-year old patient is evaluated for seasonal allergies by his provider. Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) nasal spray is recommended by the provider to treat symptoms related to allergic rhinitis.

Answer the following Questions:

1. When teaching this patient about his medication, what therapeutic effects will the phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) provide?
2. What adverse effects should the patient be observant for?
3. Are there any potential complications associated with this medication?
4. What specific patient education should you provide to the patient?

2) A 74-year old female patient required an indwelling bladder (Foley) catheter for 4 days postoperatively and after removal, she was still unable to void. She was re-catheterized, and a bladder rehabilitation program was begun that included Bethanechol (Urecholine).

Answer the following Question:

1. Select two (2) nursing diagnosis that should be considered as a part of this patient’s plan of care given this new drug regimen? Explain your diagnosis in detail.

3) A 42 year old male patient was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 4 years ago. He is being treated with a regimen that included benztropine (Cogentin). The nurse recognizes Cogentin as an anticholinergic drug.

Answer the following Questions:

1. What assessment data should the nurse gather from this patient?
2. Discuss the potential side effects of benztropine that the nurse should assess for in this patient.

Format your case studies according to APA guidelines and ensure clarity, coherence, and professionalism in your writing.

• Submit your completed assignment to your instructor for grading.

This assignment will help reinforce your understanding of drugs affecting the central and autonomic nervous systems by applying theoretical knowledge, and critical thinking to a practical scenario.