The nurse should clarify the prescription for oxytocin because the client has hypertension.
The nurse should clarify the prescription for Dinoprostone because the client had diabetes mellitus type I with hydraminas..
The nurse should clarify the prescription for meperidine because the client is lethargic and difficult to arouse..
The nurse should clarify the prescription for methylergonovine because of the client's Hct level..
Use the following scenario and client data to answer the question. A nurse is preparing to...
Use the following scenario and client data to answer the question. A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client for whom the nurse has the following data: Diagnosis Major depressive disorder Medications to Administer Vital signs Diazepam 5 mg oral twice daily BP 152/78 mm Hg Pulse rate 92/min Respiratory rate 18/min Oral temperature 36.7° C (98.1°F) O2 saturation 97% on room air Weight 97.7 kg (215 lb) Gabapentin 300 mg oral three times daily Atropine 0.4 mg...
Use the following scenario and client data to answer the question. A nurse is caring for a client who has a right distal radius fracture. Findings upon admission: Assisted provider to splint the right wrist and hand. Client reports chronic numbness of the extremities. Client reports morning stiffness. Elevated client's right extremity on a pillow. Right arm circumference below the elbow Is 30 cm (12 In). Nurse Notes Medical History Rheumatold arthritis Diabetic neuropathy Metformin 500 mg PO twice per...
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 80 mg at nighttime for a client with peripheral edema. The amount available is 20 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per day? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) A nurse administered Nitrostat 600 mcg sublingually to a client experiencing chest pain. He was given three doses before his chest pain stops. How many mg of...
Use the following scenario and client data to answer the question. A nurse is caring for a client who has metabolic syndrome. Findings upon admission: Medical History Schizophrenia with affective symptoms Nicotine use disorder Moderate, persistent asthma Medication Administration Record Olanzapine 10 mg pO twice daily Lamotrigine 150 mg PO twice dally Buspirone 15 mg PO twice daily Montelukast 10 mg PO once daily Vital Signs Blood pressure 130/84 mm Hg Heart rate 96/min Respiratory rate 28/min Temperature 37.3° C...
1. The nurse is taking a medication history on a client. What action by the nurse best reduces the possibility of adverse interactions? A. Assess the client's ability to pay for the medication B. Ask the client about the use of complementary or alternative therapies C. Assess the client's nutrition status and diet preferences D. Perform a head to toe assessment 2. The nurse is reviewing the client's medication orders and finds an order stating "amoxicillin 250 mg every 8...
A nurse is preparing to administer IV fluids to a client. The nurse notes sparks when plugging in the IV pump. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Label the pump with a defective equipment sticker. Unplug the pump. Obtain a replacement pump. Notify the biomedical department to fix the pump. A nurse is caring for a client who has a surgical wound. Which of the following laboratory values places the client at risk for poor wound...
A nurse is implementing seizure precautions for a client who has a seizure disorder the client's bedside? (Select all that apply.) ✓ Supplemental oxygen supplies T Limb restraints Oral airway Blood glucose monitor Oral suction equipment nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus prior to performing a blood glucose test. Which of the following findings should the nurse that the client has hyperglycemia? O Shakiness O Cool Skin O Confusion Thirst A nurse is planning care for a...
1. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent client who has been prescribed isotretinion (accutane). The nurse should inform the client that which of the following medications are contraindicated while taking accutane? a. metronidazole (flagyl) b. prednisolone (prednisone) c. omeprazole (prilosec) d. spironolactone (aldactone) 2. A nurse is preparing to administer chemotherapy to a client who has colon cancer. The client has the following laboratory results: WBC 700/mm3, RBC 2.8 million/mm3, Hgb 7.9 g/dLWhich of the following actions should...
FLAG A nurse is preparing to administer amikacin IM to a client who weighs 176 Ib. The medication reference states that the safe dosage range is 7.5 to 15 mg/kg/day divided every 12 to 24 hr. What is the maximum safe dose the nurse should expect to administer per day? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) mg
1.The nurse is caring for a client with a prescription for enoxaparin 2mg/kg subcutaneous daily. The client weighs 155lbs 8oz the pharmacyndispenses enoxaparin 40mg/0.4ml how many ml will the nurse administer. Record answer rounding to the nearest tenth. 2. The nurse is caring for a child with the following prescription dicloxacillin sodium 50mg po every 6hrs the child weighs 36lbs 4oz. The recommended dosage for dicloxacillin sodium for oral suspension is 12-13mg/kg/day for children less than 40mg in equally divided...