The physician orders diltiazem 90 mg oral three times a day for hypertension. Diltiazem is available in 60-mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose? ______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
1.5 tablets
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Performing oral and mouth care is an important nursing intervention because patients who are ill are at increased risk for developing dental caries due to:
A) Their increased desire for sugar consumption B) Infections that may attack the enamel of the teeth C) A decreased fluid intake, so they are not getting adequate fluoride D) Inadequate nutrition and a decrease in the production of saliva
During a well-baby visit, the nurse measures the height and weight of an infant and plots the measurements on the baby's growth chart. The nurse notes a slowed growth pattern
Which of the following would be an appropriate action for the nurse to take? 1. Obtain an endocrinologist referral. 2. Perform a nutritional assessment. 3. Wait until the next visit to intervene. 4. Assess for circulatory problems.
The nurse administers a beta blocker to a client after a myocardial infarction. What assessment finding does the nurse expect?
a. Blood pressure increase of 10% b. Increasing respiratory rate c. Increased cardiac output d. Pulse decrease from 100 to 80 beats/min
A patient receiving large doses of opioids is lethargic and difficult to arouse, with a respiratory rate of 6 per minute and constricted pupils. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed?
a. Naloxone (Narcan) b. Furosemide (Lasix) c. Diazepam (Valium) d. Flumazenil (Romazicon)