The patient is receiving the second dose of an intravenous antibiotic and complains of urticaria that is spreading over the body rapidly. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Slow the medication administration rate.
B) Notify the physician if symptoms worsen.
C) Monitor vital signs frequently.
D) Discontinue the medication at once.
D
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The nurse is researching material for a presentation on health issues and human rights. What should the nurse emphasize as a foundational statement within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
1. All children shall have social protection. 2. People who work have the right to security. 3. Mothers receive the same consideration as the rest of society. 4. Unemployment and disability limits human rights expectations.
The ICU nurse caring for a patient with shock is administering vasoactive medications as per orders. The nurse knows that these medications should be what?
A) Administered through a central venous line B) Titrated by dial-a-flow tubing C) Given by IV push for rapid onset of action D) Mixed with enteral feedings
Find the flow rate in gtt/min: ____________. Ordered: 1800 mL RL q24 h using tubing calibrated to 10
gtt/mL. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
After being invited into the apartment of some elderly clients, the nurse was shocked to realize the elderly husband was smoking marijuana. What, if anything, should the nurse do?
A. Indicate that he/she will return at another time and leave the home. B. Ask the man to stop immediately and stress that the nurse cannot return if they are going to engage in illegal behavior while the nurse is there. C. Call the police immediately, report the illegal behavior, and agree to serve as a witness if the case goes to trial. D. Leave immediately and refuse to come back until all illegal drugs are out of the apartment.