The nurse is caring for a patient receiving intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax). To prevent nephrotoxicity associated with intravenous acyclovir, the nurse will:
a. hydrate the patient during the infusion and for 2 hours after the infusion.
b. increase the patient's intake of foods rich in vitamin C.
c. monitor urinary output every 30 minutes.
d. provide a low-protein diet for 1 day before and 2 days after the acyclovir infusion.
ANS: A
The nurse should ensure that the patient is hydrated during the acyclovir infusion and for 2 hours after the infusion to prevent nephrotoxicity. Increasing vitamin C would not help prevent nephrotoxicity. Monitoring urine output is important but would not help prevent nephrotoxicity. A low-protein diet is not indicated after an acyclovir infusion.
You might also like to view...
The World Health Organization (2002) defines ___________ as an "approach that improves the quality of life of individuals and their families facing life-threatening illness,
through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other physical, psychological, and spiritual problems." Fill in the blank with correct words.
The fastest-growing segment of the homeless population consists of which of the following groups?
a. alcoholics refusing treatment c. single males b. mentally ill people d. families with children
The nurse is monitoring the PA pressure of a mechanically ventilated patient. In order to accurately measure this pressure, the nurse should obtain the measurement:
1. Whenever because the timing does not matter 2. At the last clear waveform before the baseline drops 3. At the last clear waveform before the baseline rises 4. With the patient off the ventilator
The nurse points out that early testing on the newborn that discloses conditions that could result in intellectual disability include: (Select all that apply.)
a. PKU b. Down syndrome c. Congenital hypothyroidism d. Cerebral palsy e. Fetal alcohol syndrome