Many medications are prescribed according to a patient's height and weight
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The nurse has taught a client with cancer ways to prevent infection. What statement by the client indicates that more teaching is needed?
a. "I should take my temperature daily and when I don't feel well." b. "I will wash my toothbrush in the dishwasher once a week." c. "I won't let anyone share any of my personal items or dishes." d. "It's alright for me to keep my pets and change the litter box."
When capping the client's tracheostomy tube with a speaking valve, the nurse assesses the client's breath sounds around the tube and hears no air leak. Which nursing action is the most appropriate based on this assessment finding?
1. Allowing the cap to remain in place as long as the client tolerates it 2. Documenting the placement of the cap and relevant data regarding client assessment 3. Removing the valve and notifying the health care provider 4. Assisting the client out of bed
A client is being evaluated for the diagnosis of gastroparesis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Constipation 2. Gastroesophageal reflux 3. Feelings of fullness 4. Vomiting 5. Nausea 6. Anorexia
The prescriber has ordered rosuvastatin (Crestor) for a patient with non-alcoholic-related cirrhosis. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse prior to administration?
a. Question the order, because rosuvastatin is contraindicated in patients with liver disease. b. Administer the drug as ordered. c. Review the baseline liver function test results. d. Assess the patient for liver disease.