40. The nurse is checking post-op prescriptions and planning…

40. The nurse is checking post-op prescriptions and planning care for a 110lb pediatric patient after undergoing surgery to treat scoliosis. The doctor has prescribed morphine sulfate, 8mg SQ every 4 hours PRN for pain. The pediatric medication reference states that the safe dose is 0.1 to 0.2mg/kg/dose every 4 hours. From this information, what does the nurse determine about the prescription?

13.   The nurse is caring for a patient who is 24 hours post…

13.   The nurse is caring for a patient who is 24 hours post-op from an ORIF of the right femoral shaft.  Upon assessment the nurse notes the following: A&OX1, tachypnea noted at 32.  HR 98bpm.  BP 140/102 and O2 Sat at 90%.  Skin W&D and cool to touch.  Petechiae noted to the upper torso.  Lower extremities mottled.  Which of the following interventions are warranted for these findings? Select all that apply.