The physician orders metoprolol 75 mg oral twice a day for a patient with hypertension. Metoprolol is available in 25-mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
3 tablets
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The perinatal nurse knows that one of the most severe complications for a patient with a diagnosis of abruptio placentae is which of the following?
A. Couvelaire uterus B. Hydrops fetalis C. Hypertension D. Increased blood volume
The husband of a laboring woman asks the nurse how he can help his wife throughout the first stage of labor. The nurse informs him that, in addition to all that he's doing now, he could tell her when the contraction(s):
a. are 2 minutes apart. b. is at its acme. c. is at its increment. d. is at its decrement.
The nurse receives an order to insert a Foley catheter. In obtaining a catheter of the right size, the nurse is aware that large catheters can lead to which complication?
a. Urethral damage b. Bladder relaxation c. Obstruction of urinary flow d. Decreased risk for infection
A nonpharmacological approach that the nurse may implement for clients experiencing pain that focuses on promoting pleasurable and meaningful stimuli is:
A. Massage B. Heat/cold C. Guided imagery D. Distraction