The nurse will not give an ordered medication like digitalis if the patient's:
1. head is hurting.
2. stool contains blood.
3. apical rate is less than 60.
4. apical rate is greater than 100.
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If the apical rate is below 60, the medication should not be given and the physician or other health care provider notified; unless there is a written order giving different directions.
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1. 37 weeks' gestation, reports no fetal movement for 24 hours. 2. 29 weeks' gestation, reports increased fetal movement. 3. 32 weeks' gestation, reports decreased fetal movement X 2 days. 4. 35 weeks' gestation, reports decreased fetal movement X 4 hours.
The nurse is mixing a dry drug in a vial with 1 ounce of the accompanying diluting fluid (diluent). How many milliliters does the nurse add to the dry drug in the vial?
a. 15 b. 30 c. 45 d. 60
Which of the following medications causes constipation?
A) Magnesium antacids B) Dulcolax C) Aspirin D) Iron supplements
When giving a bed bath, you should ____________________ the water before washing the perineal area.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).