The nurse is reviewing the client's chart for new orders. The essential parts of a drug order include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Full name of the client
2. Age of the client
3. Name of the drug
4. How the drug is to be administered
5. Signature of the pharmacist
1,3,4
Rationale: The full name of the client is an essential part of a drug order
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The nurse needs to administer a cardiac glycoside or digitalis to a client with tachycardia. In which case should the nurse withhold the dose until the physician is consulted?
A) When the client's pulse pressure is 35 mm Hg B) When the client's pulse pressure is 50 mm Hg C) When the client's heart rate is 50 beats per minute D) When the client's heart rate is 100 beats per minute
The nurse is assessing a terminally ill patient for clinical signs of impending death. When assessing the patient's respirations, the nurse would expect:
1. deep, clear breath sounds. 2. noisy, wet-sounding respirations. 3. even, unlabored respirations. 4. shallow, clear breath sounds.
The Tri-Council for Nursing Policy recently stated that "every student and nurse should have access to additional nursing education "(AACN, 2012)
What changes would educational institu-tions need to make in order to support this statement? (Select all that apply.) a. Expand nursing programs to meet the needs for health care reform b. Increase the cost of nursing programs to pay for additional instructors c. Implement distance learning d. Set up simulation labs e. Lessen the amount of work in the nursing program to accommodate busy profes-sionals
A patient is being treated with an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The nurse should advise the patient that ACE inhibitors should not be taken concurrently with which of the following drugs?
a. Potassium-wasting diuretics b. Beta blockers c. Potassium-sparing diuretics d. Calcium channel blockers