A 62-year-old male with hypertension and type 2 diabetes is…

A 62-year-old male with hypertension and type 2 diabetes is started on lisinopril 10 mg daily for blood pressure control and renal protection. His past medical history includes osteoarthritis of the knees, for which he self-treats with over-the-counter medications. His baseline serum creatinine and potassium are within normal limits.

A 3-year-old child is brought to clinic in January with a 3-…

A 3-year-old child is brought to clinic in January with a 3-day history of rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, and nonproductive cough. Temperature is 100.4 degrees F. The child is otherwise healthy, up to date on immunizations, and is drinking fluids well. Lung exam is clear. The parent reports poor sleep due to nighttime coughing and requests a “strong cough and cold medicine” for the child.Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?

A patient in the cardiovascular unit is on a heparin infusio…

A patient in the cardiovascular unit is on a heparin infusion using a weight based protocol at 1100 units / hour. The client weighs 72 kg. The client’s recent lab data is PT 12.7 sec/ control 12.9sec , INR 1 , PTT 62 sec What should the nurse implement using the ordered protocol stated below?