A nurse has just administered an IM injection of meperidine (Demerol) to a patient. The priority nursing action for the nurse will be to
A) close the draperies.
B) make sure the side rails are up.
C) check the temperature of the room.
D) make sure the patient is positioned comfortably.
B
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An 80-year-old patient with chronic renal failure is admitted to the hospital with herpes simplex. The acyclovir (Zovirax) is to be administered parenterally
When preparing to administer this medication, what would the nurse expect in regard to the dose? A) The dose is smaller due to the herpes simplex. B) The dose is smaller based on the patient's kidney function. C) The dose is higher in treating genital herpes. D) The dose is higher if the creatinine is above 4.0 mg/dL.
During orientation the clinical nurse leader tells a novice nurse, "You will be involved in purposeful creation of corrective learning experiences for all patients so as to provide a healing atmosphere
" The clinical nurse leader is explaining aspects of: a. balance. b. limit-setting. c. a therapeutic environment. d. establishing behavioral norms.
Which of the following is the advantage of the MRI over the CT scan?
a. The MRI can often separate out features that cannot be seen by CT scans. b. The MRI hurts less than the CT scan. c. The MRI is much less expensive than the CT scan. d. The CT scan is considered old technology and is slow and less powerful.
A patient is having pain and has requested a dose of analgesic medication. The medication administration record indicates that he prescribed the narcotics hydromorphone (Dilaudid) intramuscularly and morphine sulfate intravenously
Where should the nurse first assess to determine which medication to administer? a. The patency of the IV site b. Which drug the patient prefers c. The patient's pain level d. Skin integrity of the dorsogluteal site