A patient is recovering in the CCU following off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCABG) surgery involving the internal mammary artery graft. What nursing intervention is most important for the first 48 hours following surgery for this patient?
A) Administration of anticoagulant therapy
B) Administration of calcium channel blockers
C) Monitoring of fluid status
D) Assessment for hematoma
A
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What family of drugs is used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis?
A) Direct-acting cholinergic agonists B) Muscarinic inhibitors C) Indirect-acting cholinergic agonists D) Nicotinic agonists
A patient who is using a fentanyl (Duragesic) patch and immediate-release morphine for chronic cancer pain develops new-onset confusion, dizziness, and a decrease in respiratory rate. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Obtain vital signs. b. Remove the fentanyl patch. c. Notify the health care provider. d. Administer the prescribed PRN naloxone (Narcan).
Many older adults suffer from chronic health problems. Which of the following are the most common and costly chronic problems in the older adult? Select all that apply
a. Heart disease b. Diabetes c. Alzheimer's disease d. Pneumonia
Which nursing intervention would take priority following administration of a new medication?
1. Monitoring lab values 2. Monitoring the patient's respiratory status 3. Prescribing additional medications if side effects occur 4. Measuring patient weight