The nurse notes that a health care provider has documented the following prescription in a client's record: Furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg stat once. What action should the nurse take?
A. Contacting the health care provider
B. Administering the medication
C. Drawing up the medication in a syringe
D. Planning to have the nurse on the next shift administer the medication
Ans: A. Contacting the health care provider
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While critiquing a quantitative research study, the nurse is curious about the sample size. Which question is appropriate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Does the study describe the population about whom results will be generalized? 2. Are inclusion and exclusion criteria identified? 3. Is the sample size appropriate to meet assumptions of the statistical tests? 4. How are the rights of the participants protected? 5. Is the sample representative of the population?
A nurse midwife has moved into town and wishes to establish a practice. Economically speaking, what could this nurse do that would best enhance her chances of establishing a successful practice?
a. Become affiliated with the busiest maternity group. b. Find a sponsor who will provide low-interest loans. c. Investigate the costs associated with physician care. d. Locate offices near a hospital that has a lot of births.
A patient is admitted with possible botulism poisoning after eating home-canned green beans. Which intervention ordered by health care provider will the nurse question?
a. Encourage oral fluids to 3 L/day b. Document neurologic symptoms c. Position patient lying on the side d. Observe respiratory status closely