The pt with chronic back pain is receiving ziconotide (Prialt) by intrathecal (spinal) infusion with a surgically implanted pump. The pt develops hallucinations. What is the nurse's best first action?
a. request a psychiatric evaluation
b. notify the health care provider
c. perform an assessment of level of consciousness
d. decrease the dose of the medication
Answer: b. notify the health care provider
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A) Cancer B) Assault C) Suicide D) Accidents
A nurse is concerned about safe staffing levels at a facility and observes that several units have no RN coverage but instead have RNs who float among several units
In determining whether this staffing concern should be reported to an outside agency, the nurse understands that, with whistle blowing: a. reporting unsafe staffing levels to The Joint Commission provides protection from the employer. b. keeping copies of documented inappropriate staffing patterns in the nurse's personal file is illegal. c. when observing inappropriate staffing, the nurse should record her personal thoughts concerning the outcomes. d. one should seek guidance from a trusted individual who can provide an objective point of view.
When reporting your observations,
A) report subjective information. B) report objective information. C) report only at the end of the shift. D) report your thoughts and feelings.
Later maturity is marked by a gradual loss of vitality and stamina.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)