A nurse cares for a patient taking quinidine to suppress sustained ventricular tachycardia. The nurse observes that the patient's ECG shows that the QRS complexes have widened by 60% from the baseline measurement. The nurse should:
a. continue administering the medication as ordered.
b. check with the physician on rounds about increasing the dosage.
c. check with the physician on rounds about decreasing the dosage.
d. hold the medication and notify the physician immediately.
d
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A) Removing the client from the room and addressing the behavior privately B) Establishing a therapeutic nurse-client relationship C) Placing the client in a jacket restraint D) Asking the client what purpose is served by disrupting others
The lowest body temperature of the day is most likely to be at
a. 5 AM c. 8 PM b. noon d. midnight
A client with acute renal failure develops hyperkalemia. What drug should the nurse be prepared to administer?
A. Kayexalate B. Furosemide C. Dopamine D. Mannitol
The client who is about to be discharged asks the nurse for suggestions on how to improve the quality of her sleep so that she can wake feeling refreshed in the morning. The nurse reviews the client's history and suggests: (Select all that apply
) 1. Adjust the temperature in the room to a comfortable level. 2. Change the time of aerobic exercise to one hour prior to sleep. 3. A cup of tea before bed is relaxing. 4. Limit the use of alcohol to early in the evening. 5. Do not smoke before bedtime.