Before the nurse administers isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur), what is a priority nursing assessment?
a. Assess serum electrolytes.
b. Measure blood urea nitrogen and creatinine.
c. Assess blood pressure.
d. Monitor level of consciousness.
Answer: c. Assess blood pressure.
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The nurse is caring for a patient in the intensive care unit who has been receiving neuromuscular junction (NMJ) blockers, sedatives, and analgesics for the past 2 weeks
The NMJ blocker therapy has been discontinued and the other medications are being reduced gradually. The patient is now alert and awake, communicating with his or her family by using paper and pencil. The family asks why the patient cannot sustain normal respirations. What is the nurse's best response? (Select all that apply.) A) "His or her muscles need to get their strength back again." B) "This is a common occurrence in situations like this." C) "He or she is likely to breathe better each day." D) "The drugs created temporary muscle damage." E) "He or she will not be taken off the mechanical ventilator until he is ready."
After reviewing the client's chart upon admission to the unit, the nurse consults the health care provider about a new order for lovastatin (Mevacor). What triggered the nurse's action?
a. Blood glucose of 182 mg/dL b. History of peptic ulcers c. History of high cholesterol d. Elevated liver enzymes
Ordered: 500 mg of Aminophylline in 500 mL D5W at 42 mg/h. The infusion pump should be set at
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To meet the psychosocial needs of the older adult patient, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
A) discount things that have happened in the past B) be a good listener C) provide opportunities for the patient to make decisions and feel independent D) encourage the patient to do as much as he/she is able.