A client is hospitalized in an acute care facility. The client complains of pain. The nurse attempts to administer the prescribed Naproxen (Aleve) to the client
The client attempts to chew the medication and states he has difficulty swallowing pills. What action by the nurse is indicated?
A) Offer the client water to wash out his mouth.
B) Advise the client you will crush and put the medication in applesauce or pudding next time.
C) Discourage the client from the practice.
D) Discuss options available to help the client swallow the medication whole.
D
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The nurse is planning to initiate a phone call to the client's physician regarding a change in status. Which of the following should the nurse ensure would be done prior to making the call? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ensure that all lab reports are back. b. Ask another nurse their opinion prior to calling. c. Ask the charge nurse to complete the call for you. d. Wait until the end of the shift and consult with the next nurse. e. Have the client's assessment data available. f. Minimize the chance of interruptions during the call.
A client asks the nurse about drinking cranberry juice to prevent UTIs. The nurse informs the client that it is safe to use, suggesting an intake of which amount daily?
A) 1 to 2 ounces B) 4 to 8 ounces C) 8 to 12 ounces D) 12 to 16 ounces
Which laboratory data alteration would the nurse expect to see manifested in a client with renal failure?
A. Hypokalemia and metabolic acidosis B. Hyperkalemia and metabolic alkalosis C. Hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia D. Hypophosphatemia and hypercalcemia
When caring for an infant what should the nurse realize?
A) The child has an increased attention span and can be interested in an activity for a long length of time B) The child takes in new information at a rapid rate and asks "why" and "how" C) The child insists they can "do it," the next moment they revert to being dependent D) The child grows and develops skills more rapidly than at any other time in their life