The prescriber orders an IV antibiotic every 8 hours. The nurse administers the medication at 0900 . The medication's onset of action is 5 minutes, peak action is 30 minutes, and duration is 6 to 24 hours
An order for peak and trough levels is written. The nurse will have the peak level drawn at _________.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
0930
The highest level is called the peak concentration. The peak level is drawn whenever the drug is expected to reach its peak concentration.
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The nurse is caring for a patient whose mother recently passed away. The patient states that she has not been able to concentrate or sleep since the funeral and is consuming increasing amounts of alcohol to get through each day
Which goal is most appropriate for this patient? a. The patient will be referred to medical social services for evaluation and counseling. b. The patient will be encouraged to describe previous stressors and coping mechanisms. c. Nursing staff support patient's coping attempts and encourage verbalization of feelings. d. The patient will use effective coping strategies with no alcohol consumption.
A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local hospital. The new nurse is in the honeymoon phase of role transition when making which of the following statements?
a. "I am so nervous about being on my own as a nurse.". b. "This will be a great learning experience.". c. "I can't wait to have a steady paycheck.". d. "This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own way.".
A nursing instructor is explaining the concept of the continuum of care to a group of students. Which of the following would the nurse include in this description?
A) Care provided in episodic intervals B) System of care that focuses primarily on wellness C) A single organization as responsible for care delivery D) Integrated system spanning illness to wellness states
What are the effects of aging on the pulmonary system?
a. Decreased chest wall compliance b. Decreased lung recoil c. Reduced ventilatory reserve d. Decreased partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) e. Reduced respiratory rate