The purpose of ________ a patient during medication administration is to be sure the medication is safely received.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
observing
The purpose of observing a patient during medication administration is to be sure the medication is safely received and retained.
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A) Dysphagia B) Dizziness C) Excessive bruising D) Tinnitus
A 68-year-old patient is scheduled for open heart surgery in the morning and is crying. The appropriate response from the nurse would be:
1. "Everything will go great! Dr. C is the best!" 2. "I know how you feel, so do not cry." 3. "Tell me what concerns you the most." 4. "I will call the physician for a sedative. You are too upset."
The arterial pulse is produced by ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is caring for a patient with metabolic acidosis. Which assessment finding reveals that the compensatory mechanism to correct this imbalance is in effect?
a. Increased urinary output b. Reduced abdominal distention c. Kussmaul respirations d. Decreased blood pressure