An older patient, being prepared for surgery, has a low glomerular filtration rate. Which aspect of the patient's care should the nurse realize this finding will impact?
A. Intraoperative bleeding
B. Oxygenation status
C. Medication dosages
D. Postoperative activity level
Answer: C
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When caring for a client with the nursing diagnosis of Falls, risk for, a priority of nursing care to reduce a successful charge of negligence should the client fall would include which of the following?
1. A friendly relationship with the injured client 2. Documentation demonstrating the standard of care was followed 3. The client recovers fully from the injuries without lasting harm. 4. Promptly informing the family of the client's fall and condition
Which of the following is not correct regarding Team STEPPS?
a. Developed in part by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality b. Designed as a process to assist healthcare professionals with safety concerns in organizations c. Has four phases d. Has three phases
The nurse is preparing to give a patient a medication via a piggyback infusion. What is the safest action for the nurse to take?
a. Fill the tubing with medication before connecting it to the Y-port. b. Obtain a second intravenous (IV) site where the infusion will be administered. c. Ask the patient his or her preference about starting a new IV line. d. Consult with the healthcare provider to obtain the best approach.
Explain the pharmacologic actions of bupropion (Wellbutrin).
A. Bupropion increases the release of norepinephrine and dopamine. B. Bupropion has minimal effects to inhibit the reuptake of serotonin. C. Bupropion inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine. D. All of the above are correct.