The IV solution for a client has infused, and the physician’s order indicates that no more fluid is required. To discontinue IV therapy for this client, which nursing action would the nurse complete first?
Answer: Don clean gloves
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A hospital patient is complaining of nausea and vomiting that has failed to respond to first-line antiemetics. Which of the following medications may be administered for the treatment of nausea and vomiting?
A) First-generation antihistamine agent: chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton) B) First-generation antihistamine agent: hydroxyzine (Vistaril) C) Second-generation antihistamine agent: loratadine (Claritin) D) Second-generation antihistamine agent: cetirizine (Zyrtec)
When a client with memory loss is in need of orienting cues, the most appropriate response for maintaining dignity and self-esteem would be:
1. "What an unusually warm and sunny day for the 12th of November." 2. "I'm sure you remember to look at your calendar every day. What is today's date?" 3. "What is today's date? I have such a hard time keeping track." 4. "You remember that yesterday was Veteran's Day, don't you? Of course that would make today November 12th."
The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient home. In providing instruction about the patients medications, the nurse should state:
a. "Before taking Metoprolol, you need to take your BP and rate." b. "MS should be taken only when needed for pain." c. "Take 1 baby aspirin by mouth every morning." d. "Take your water pill bid and you should be fine."
The nurse is planning care for a group of community members who follow Ayurveda medicine. What beliefs about this form of health care would the nurse need to keep in mind while planning this care?Select all that apply.Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A. All things in the universe are joined together. B. Human beings contain elements that can be found in the universe. C. All people are born in a state of balance. D. Disease occurs when a person is out of harmony with the universe. E. Physical problems are really mental problems that need to be addressed.