Aspirin is a drug that comes in different strengths. The physician orders aspirin (ii) PO plain or extra-strength every 4 hours PRN for pain for a reported pain of 1 to 3 on a scale of 0 to 10
The nurse should administer tablets of which of the following strengths? (Select all that apply.) 1. 250 mg
2. 500 mg
3. 325 mg
4. 600 mg
2, 3
Plain aspirin is 325 mg, and extra-strength aspirin is 500 mg.
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A patient with primary hypertension is currently on an alpha-adrenergic blocker. He complains of dizziness with ambulation
The nurse assesses postural hypotension. When teaching this patient about risks associated with postural hypotension, emphasis should be placed on: A) Rising slowly from a lying or sitting position B) Increasing fluids to maintain blood volume C) Stopping medication if dizziness persists D) Taking medication at night to decrease its effect on ambulation
A patient is admitted to the critical care unit with bradycardia at a heart rate of 39 beats/min and frequent premature ventricular contractions. Upon assessment, you note that she is lethargic and has complained of dizziness for the past 12 hours
Which of the following are acceptable treatments for symptomatic bradycardia? (Select all that apply.) a. Atropine b. Epinephrine c. Lidocaine d. Transcutaneous pacemaker
The hospital ethics committee has been asked to consider a controversial issue that has a significant number of persons both for and against it
Which other characteristic would the committee look for when determining if applied ethics should be used as a guide for their work? 1. The situation must concern a distinctly moral issue. 2. The situation must involve great expense to the hospital or patient. 3. The situation must involve high risk activities. 4. The situation must occur frequently.
The nurse is caring for an elderly client who complains of vision problems. The client complains of dry eyes and keeps rubbing them to stimulate tearing for moisture. The client has glasses but keeps squinting and trying to focus
In addition, the client is thin and has little appetite. Which vitamin does the nurse suspect might be deficient for this client? 1. Vitamin A 2. Vitamin B-6 3. Vitamin C 4. Vitamin D