A patient taking chloramphenicol had blood drawn to check the trough drug level. The level was reported as 15 mcg/ml. The next dose is now due. The nurse should:
a. administer the drug as scheduled.
b. assess the patient's urinary output over the past 12 hours.
c. withhold the drug and notify the physician.
d. contact the physician to increase the dose.
c
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What are the two main concepts used in Newman's model?
A) Health and environment B) Caring and consciousness C) Health and consciousness D) Caring and environment
A 58-year-old man is going to have chemotherapy for lung cancer. He asks the nurse how the chemotherapeutic drugs will work. The most accurate explanation the nurse can give is which of the following?
A. "Chemotherapy affects all rapidly dividing cells." B. "The molecular structure of the DNA is altered." C. "Cancer cells are susceptible to drug toxins." D. "Chemotherapy encourages cancer cells to divide."
The nurse obtains a prescription to apply restraints to a patient who is agitated, aggressive, and has threatened two staff members. Which action should the nurse take regarding the use of the restraints?
1. Assess the patient every 6 hours. 2. Ensure that the order is written as "PRN confusion." 3. Remind the healthcare provider to assess the patient every other day. 4. Instruct the patient on the use of the restraints.