A 25-year-old woman comes to the clinic because of a chronic, nonproductive cough. Assessment reveals that she has a history of asthma and dextromethorphan, (Robitussin) is prescribed for her. The nurse will question this order because
A) serotonin syndrome may result.
B) persistent coughing may develop.
C) respiratory secretions may be thickened.
D) secretions may be retained.
D
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A nurse is caring for four clients who are at risk for or who have an actual fluid volume deficit. Which client should the nurse assess first? The nurse should first assess the client who
a. is confused and spits out oral foods/fluids. b. is on a tube-feeding running at 85 ml/hour. c. was admitted with polyuria. d. has diarrhea and now is restless.
When adding medications to a bag of intravenous (IV) fluid, the nurse will use which method to mix the solution?
a. Shaking the bag or bottle vigorously b. Turning the bag or bottle gently from side to side c. Inverting the bag or bottle one time after injecting the medication d. Allowing the IV solution to stand for 10 minutes to enhance even distribution of medication
A patient admitted with probable emphysema is scheduled for diagnostic tests. What test should the nurse expect to be prescribed to assess the patient's acid?base balance?
1. bronchoscopy 2. sputum studies 3. pulse oximetry 4. arterial blood gases (ABGs)