In gathering information for the admission data base, the nurse discovers that a client who was admitted to the hospital for a total hip replacement has been taking ginkgo biloba to help with their memory
The nurse knows that this may cause an interaction with which of the medications that will likely be ordered for the client?
1. Morphine sulfate
2. Warfarin
3. Docusate sodium
4. Docusate sodium
ANS: 2
Increases the risk of bleeding.
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a. Get the prescription changed to an elixir, and administer it in juice. b. Assemble adequate help to force the patient to take the medication. c. Educate the patient about the importance of lithium in stabilizing the mood. d. Allow the patient to refuse the medication, and document the patient's comments. e. Inform the patient that unit privileges are contingent on taking prescribed medications.
A registered nurse assigns the task of tracheostomy suctioning of a client to the LPN. The LPN informs the nurse that she has never done the procedure practically on a client. What should be the most appropriate response from the registered nurse?
A) "You are through with your theory class, so you should know." B) "Take the help of the nurse who knows to perform the procedure." C) "Take the help of the procedure manual and act accordingly." D) "I will help you in performing the procedure on the client."
Harriet Powell, age 68, has just been admitted to the oncology unit with a new diagnosis of lung cancer. This is Mrs. Powell's first time being admitted in the hospital, and she knows very little about her diagnosis
Which of the following is the best action that the nurse can take to make Mrs. Powell's transition easier? a. Leave a printout about lung cancer at her bedside b. Administer an antianxiety agent to keep her calm c. Tell her a physician will be in to explain what is going on d. Talk with her about her fears, questions, or concerns
Which will protect the person's right to privacy during an emergency?
a. Discussing the situation with onlookers b. Failing to keep onlookers away to the ex-tent possible c. Exposing the person unnecessarily d. Keeping the person's information confi-dential