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Which property is NOT needed to simplify log5 (5×2) ?

A patient receiving IV morphine becomes difficult to arouse. The patient’s is difficult to arouse, respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min and SpO₂ 85%. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?

A client has an important presentation to give in 4 hours and needs relief from the congestion associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis. The client tells the nurse, “I cannot be drowsy for this presentation.” Which medication is most likely to meet this client’s needs?

A patient taking theophylline tells the nurse about several recent lifestyle changes. Which patient finding is most concerning?

A patient is prescribed both albuterol and budesonide inhalers. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

The nurse reviews the medication history of a patient who has been prescribed carbipdopa-levodopa. Which medication would be the greatest cause of concern?

A nurse is teaching a student nurse about administering adenosine for a patient with SVT. Which statement by the student indicates correct understanding?

A patient with symptomatic bradycardia has a heart rate of 36 beats/min and reports dizziness. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?

A patient with chronic kidney disease asks the nurse, “Why am I receiving epoetin alfa?”. Which response by the nurse is most correct?

The nurse is preparing to administer metoprolol to a patient. The patient’s assessment findings are as follows:Blood Pressure: 98/64 mm HgHeart Rate: 54 beats/minRespiratory Rate: 18 breaths/minOxygen Saturation: 97% on room airTemp: 100.3FPain: 7/10What action should the nurse take next?