A patient with seizure disorder on valproic acid has new jaundice and right upper quadrant tenderness. Which action is MOST appropriate?
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A patient in septic shock is receiving a continuous epinephr…
A patient in septic shock is receiving a continuous epinephrine infusion. Suddenly, he reports palpitations and chest pressure; HR increases to 136, BP rises to 190/110. Which nursing action is PRIORITY?
A 70-year-old with narrow-angle glaucoma is prescribed diphe…
A 70-year-old with narrow-angle glaucoma is prescribed diphenhydramine for insomnia.What is the most appropriate nurse action?
A patient with systemic fungal infection receives amphoteric…
A patient with systemic fungal infection receives amphotericin B. After infusion, he develops chills, fever, hypotension, and rising creatinine. Which complications is the nurse MOST concerned about? (Select all that apply.)
Which patient is at the highest risk for serious complicatio…
Which patient is at the highest risk for serious complications from NSAID therapy?
A patient asks how to know if their diabetes therapy is effe…
A patient asks how to know if their diabetes therapy is effective over several months. Which lab value best reflects long-term glycemic control?
A 38-year-old with a history of asthma and hypertension is p…
A 38-year-old with a history of asthma and hypertension is prescribed propranolol. Which assessment finding makes the nurse question this prescription?
Facial behavior is considered the most powerful form of nonv…
Facial behavior is considered the most powerful form of nonverbal communication.
The nurse is teaching a student about monitoring antibiotic…
The nurse is teaching a student about monitoring antibiotic therapy. Which antibiotic does NOT require routine peak and trough level monitoring?
To say that you cannot not communicate is to say that everyt…
To say that you cannot not communicate is to say that everything is communication.