When signing out Demerol 50 mg, the LVN/LPN determines the narcotic count is inaccurate. Which is the best course of action for the nurse to take?
A. wait until the end of the shift to determine whether the medication has been found
B. call security to report the loss
C. report the discrepancy to the RN in charge
D. lock the area and not allow staff to administer any further narcotic until the error is resolved
C. report the discrepancy to the RN in charge
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1. Have a low-grade fever until the defect is repaired. 2. Maintain normal activity. 3. Not develop congestive heart failure. 4. Not be given antipyretics.
The nurse understands that cultural and religious traditions and practices: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Should be supported by the healthcare team. 2. Often determine expression of grief. 3. Encourage outward expressions of grief. 4. Are diverse in the United States. 5. Require individualized care.
The nurse at the clinic is interviewing a client who offers a number of vague somatic complaints that
might not ordinarily prompt a visit to a caregiver, such as fatigue, back pain, headaches, and sleep disturbance. The client seems tense, and after having spoken of her symptoms seems reluctant to provide more information and is in a hurry to leave. The nurse can best serve the client by a. asking if the client has ever had psychiatric counseling. b. having the client fill out an abuse assessment screen. c. exploring the possibility of client social isolation. d. asking the client to disrobe so the nurse can look for signs of physical abuse.
Obesity in the United States is both a health and a social problem
Indicate whether the statement is true or false