Which nursing action is accurate when administering parenteral medication?

The nurse determines that an elderly patient’s IV of D50.2 NS with 20 mEq KCl at 75 mL/hr is running 3 hours behind. After determining the IV site is patent, what action will the nurse take?

Which action(s) by the nurse can foster patient responsibility for adhering to the therapeutic regimen? (Select all that apply.)

What is the definition of cumulative effect of a drug?

Which of the following is indicative of myocardial infarction?

The nurse has determined that the pain medication given to a patient an hour ago has been effective. The nurse is using which step of the nursing process?

Which is a characteristic of medication administration via the rectal route?

What carries oxygen-poor blood away from the heart?

Which medication order requires nursing judgment and means “administer if needed”?

The National Geographic television show is considering three locations for a documentary on aquatic life:  Australia (A), Hawaii (H), or Key West (K).  Committee members will vote to decide the location.  Hawaii was favored when compared separately with the other locations.  However, the winner will be chosen by the plurality method.  The votes are summarized in the following preference table. Is the head-to-head criterion satisfied?