A nurse working in an emergency department is caring for a client who has benzodiazepine toxicity developed after IV diazepam use. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?
A client is being prescribed dextroamphetamine for the treat…
A client is being prescribed dextroamphetamine for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). During health education, the nurse should make the client aware of what potential risk issue?
The nurse is teaching a client with diabetes about insulin g…
The nurse is teaching a client with diabetes about insulin glargine. It is important for the client to know which of the following onset, peak, and duration times regarding insulin glargine? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
A client with a history of clot formation and not currently…
A client with a history of clot formation and not currently on an anticoagulant medication is scheduled for bowel resection due to colorectal cancer. What anticoagulant agent will likely be administered prophylactically?
The provider orders Cardizem 0.5 mg/kg for a client weighing…
The provider orders Cardizem 0.5 mg/kg for a client weighing 149 lbs. How many mg will the nurse administer to this client? (Round kg to the tenths place and round answer to the tenths place.)
A client has been administered Morphine 2mg every 4 hourly f…
A client has been administered Morphine 2mg every 4 hourly for severe pain. What is the priority assessment for the nurse to monitor in the client?
A nurse is reviewing her clients for the day and notices fou…
A nurse is reviewing her clients for the day and notices four clients who have peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should identify the provider’s order for misoprostol is contraindicated for which of the following clients?
The provider orders for 1L of NS to infuse at 125 ml/hr. The…
The provider orders for 1L of NS to infuse at 125 ml/hr. The infusion started at 1330. At what time does the nurse expect the infusion to be complete?
Regarding antihistamines, when describing the advantages of…
Regarding antihistamines, when describing the advantages of using second-generation H 1 receptor antagonists (such as cetirizine) over first-generation H 1 receptor antagonists (such as diphenhydramine), the nurse should cite which benefit?
Which of the following clients should the nurse question an…
Which of the following clients should the nurse question an order for administering ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?