Which laboratory value must the nurse monitor after a patient takes bisacodyl (Dulcolax) for constipation?
a. Sodium
b. Potassium
c. Creatinine
d. Blood urea nitrogen
B
A common side effect of bisacodyl is hypokalemia (low blood potassium). The nurse must mon-itor this value when a patient is prescribed this drug and report decreased values to the prescriber.
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To attempt to alleviate the pain of a client with acute pancreatitis, the nurse would place the client in the
a. prone position with a pillow under the abdomen. b. semi-Fowler position with a small pillow under the knees. c. side-lying position with a pillow splinting the abdomen. d. supine position with a cold pack to the abdomen.
A client tells the nurse they do not understand how they got Bell's Palsy. Which information should the nurse include in the response? Select all that apply.
A. "This is usually caused by a virus." B. "This is related to a possible stroke." C. "This is a temporary disorder." D. "This condition is related to an autoimmune disorder." E. "One of your cranial nerves has been affected."
The client complains of burning along the vein in which a medicated IV is infusing. Upon assessment, the nurse finds the IV site is slightly reddened, but not warmer than the surrounding skin, and without swelling
What action should be taken by the nurse? 1. Slow the IV infusion and reassess the area in 15 minutes. 2. Place a cool pack over the IV site and vein. 3. Discontinue the IV and place a warm pack on the area. 4. Call the physician for direction.
Which action by the nurse is most accurate when administering nitroglycerin ointment to a patient?
a. Spread the ointment on the patient's legs in a thin, uniform layer. b. Cover the patch with a clear plastic wrap. c. Rub the ointment into the skin in a circular motion. d. Shave the skin prior to application.