A 23 year-old-female presents to urgent care with three days…

A 23 year-old-female presents to urgent care with three days of fatigue and body aches. She states that she has been unable to sleep due to a cough and has not felt like eating much.  She denies any allergies to medications and is allergic to shellfish.  Vital Signs: Temperature: 102 F (97.5-99.5 F) Pulse: 90 bpm (60-100 bpm) Respiratory Rate: 16 (12-20) Blood Pressure: 132/82 (

A patient presents to the emergency room (ER) after taking 3…

A patient presents to the emergency room (ER) after taking 3 doses of nitroglycerin sublingual (Nitrostat) for angina (chest pain).  You know that one of the expected side effects of this medication is hypotension.  You decide to ask the pharmacist, who is at the patient’s bedside, if they are aware of the three early symptoms of hypotension.  They respond correctly by stating:  Note: Full credit can only be obtained by selecting only all correct choices.

A patient is receiving mannitol (Osmitrol) due to the diagno…

A patient is receiving mannitol (Osmitrol) due to the diagnosis of increased intracranial pressure (IOP).  The patient’s family member asks the nursing student to discuss the medication mannitol (Osmitrol).  Which statement by the nursing student would warrant the nurse to intervene and provide correction?