What serious ADE could the nurse expect if the dose prepared for an order of 4 units of Regular insulin and 26 units of intermediate acting insulin was reversed?
What will be an ideal response?
The patient would rapidly become hypoglycemic and have high probability of insulin shock.
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A) Inner struggle B) Violation of rights C) Inner or outer struggle D) Visible struggle between individuals
Before removing a gown, you must:
a. Decontaminate your hands b. Remove your gloves and goggles c. Leave the room d. Get the person's consent
Which medication orders should a nurse anticipate for a client who has a history of complicated withdrawal from benzodiazepines?
A. Haloperidol (Haldol) and fluoxetine (Prozac) B. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) and donepezil (Aricept) C. Disulfiram (Antabuse) and lorazepam (Ativan) D. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and phenytoin (Dilantin)
A client will be on long-term oral iron therapy. When discussing this therapy, the nurse mentions that a slow-release, enterically coated preparation may be advisable for the client. Which rationales would the nurse have for this suggestion?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client has children at home. 2. This form is less expensive. 3. The enteric coating may reduce gastrointestinal upset. 4. This form reduces problems with constipation. 5. This preparation can be taken with coffee or milk.