The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of AIDS an…

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of AIDS and Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). The patient is 72” tall and weighs 62 kg. He complains of dry mouth and poor appetite. HR is 110, RR 32, BP 100/56, T 37.5. He has a productive cough, and a SaO2 of 90%. What is the nursing diagnosis with the highest priority for this client?      

The client, who has a pain level of 6 out of 10,  has been o…

The client, who has a pain level of 6 out of 10,  has been ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) liquid 650 mg per nasogastric tube (NGT) for pain of 1-3 on a 1-10 pain scale. She can have hydrocodone liquid 5mg per NGT for pain 4-6, and hydrocodone liquid 10mg per NGT for pain 7-10. The pharmacy has sent acetaminophen (Tylenol) 180 mg/3mL and hydrocodone (Lortabs) 20mg/10mL to the floor. What will the nurse administer?