Radiation therapy uses many times the dose used for x-ray exams to treat cancer
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A hospital patient's medication administration record specifies concurrent doses of nebulized ipratropium and albuterol at 08:00 and 20:00 . When administering these drugs, which of the following statements is true?
A) The two drugs should be administered at least 30 minutes apart, with ipratropium administered first. B) The two drugs can be mixed in the nebulizer immediately before administration. C) The two drugs should be administered at least 30 minutes apart, with albuterol administered first. D) The nurse should contact the prescriber due to the increased risk of adverse effects when these drugs are administered concurrently.
A nurse assesses a client who is 6 hours post-surgery for a nasal fracture and has nasal packing in place. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Observe for clear drainage. b. Assess for signs of bleeding. c. Watch the client for frequent swallowing. d. Ask the client to open his or her mouth. e. Administer a nasal steroid to decrease edema. f. Change the nasal packing.
A nurse cares for a client with ulcerative colitis. The client states, "I feel like I am tied to the toilet. This disease is controlling my life." How should the nurse respond?
a. "Let's discuss potential factors that increase your symptoms." b. "If you take the prescribed medications, you will no longer have diarrhea." c. "To decrease distress, do not eat anything before you go out." d. "You must retake control of your life. I will consult a therapist to help."
After the patient is admitted to the home health services system, a treatment plan is drafted cooperatively with the physician and is signed. A separate, detailed care plan is always required for which disciplines?
a. Registered nurse b. Physical therapist c. Home health aide d. LPN/LVN