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An order for an 80-year-old emphysemic patient who weighs 100 pounds is morphine sulfate, 0.5 gr. IM PRN for pain. The most appropriate action for the LPN to take is to:

A patient was recently diagnoised  with cervical cancer is receiving  internal radiation.  Which nursing intervention/decision would NOT ensure safety for the patient and staff?

A patient informs the PN student of experiencing a great deal of pain following a fairly minor operation. The surgeon leaves a prescription for the nurse to administer a placebo injection instead of pain medication. What action by the nurse are most appropriate?

A client with thrombocytopenia has a platelet count of 45,000/mm³. Which of the following actions should the nurse NOT proceed with ?

The nurse is alert for sympathetic responses to pain, such as:

While  reviewing orders for a patient the nurse notices an order for acetaminophen 1,000 mg P.O. every 6 hours around the clock for pain. Which action whould the nurse take?

A patient is receiving all fluids, fluids, food and medications via a percutaneous endoscpoic gastrostomy (PEG) tube.  The pharmacy sends a sustained release opioid medication for pain control.  Which of the following is the correct action the nurse should take?

The doctor has ordered either heat or cold treatments for the older adult patient with a leg injury. The nursing care plan reflects secondary diagnoses of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), diabetes, and allergy to latex. Which of the ordered treatments would the nurse administer, and why?

All of the following are true about Shigella spp. except:

A nurse is preparing to give an infusion of acetaminophen (Ofirmev – this infusion typically is given over a 15 minute time period). The pharmacy delivers a bag containing 50 mL of normal saline and the Ofirmev. At what rate does the nurse set the IV pump to deliver this dose? (Record your answer using a whole number.) ____ mL/hr