During a health history, the nurse notes that an older patient answers common questions inappropriately. What should the nurse assess to obtain more information about this finding?
A) Mood
B) Thought processes
C) Aphasia
D) Abstract thinking
C
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The nurse in the dialysis clinic is reviewing the home medications of a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which medication reported by the patient indicates that patient teaching is required?
a. Multivitamin with iron b. Magnesium hydroxide c. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) d. Calcium phosphate (PhosLo)
An 11-year-old client is admitted to the healthcare facility with a severe head injury
following a traffic accident. The physician orders the nurse to start the client on STAT mannitol therapy to prevent cerebral edema. What measures should the nurse employ when administering medications with STAT orders? A) Assess the patient's age and what symptoms have prompted the STAT order B) Chart the STAT medications before they are given and recheck the vital signs C) Make sure the order is on the physician's orders and the medication administration record D) Enter client's initials next to the order after giving STAT drugs and have the administration witnessed by two nurses
The nurse knows that treatment with pyrimethamine must be stopped if the client exhibits which reactions?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Seizure 2. A drop in red blood cells 3. Nausea 4. Vomiting 5. Anorexia