A nurse who is responsible for administering medications should understand that the goals of the MedWatch program are to (Select all that apply.)
A) provide regular feedback about product safety issues.
B) accredit new medical facilities and hospitals.
C) facilitate the reporting of adverse reactions of drugs.
D) increase awareness of serious reactions caused by drugs or medical devices.
E) report medication errors that occur in hospitals.
A, C, D
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When caring for a client with chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia, the nurse should:
a. avoid intramuscular injections. c. institute falls precautions. b. protect the client from infection. d. administer appropriate premedications.
Mrs. M has had an episode of kidney stones in the past. At that time she was told that her stones were calcium oxalate. The nurse should advise her to avoid:
1. Chocolate. 2. Ice cream. 3. Oranges. 4. Broccoli.
Place the following nursing interventions related to resuscitation in the correct order according to complexity of the method and seriousness of the infant's condition
1. Perform chest compressions. 2. Administer epinephrine. 3. Rub the infant's back with a blanket. 4. Administer 21% oxygen in a positive-pressure ventilator. 5. Administer 100% oxygen in a positive-pressure ventilator.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a patient who has a high serum cholesterol level, with low high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and high low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). What should the nurse include?
a. "Your cholesterol level is okay, but you should decrease your LDLs by lowering your fat intake and getting more exercise." b. "Your cholesterol level and LDLs are too high. You need to lower your intake of saturated fats and increase your level of exercise." c. "Your cholesterol level is too high, so you should stop eating foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs and cream." d. "You need to see your doctor about this as soon as possible to start medications to lower your cholesterol."