The nurse is assessing a patient for contraindications to drug therapy with acetaminophen (Tylenol). Which patient should not receive acetaminophen?
a. A patient with a fever of 101° F (38.3° C)
b. A patient who is complaining of a mild headache
c. A patient with a history of liver disease
d. A patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease
ANS: C
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When delegating postmortem care to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), it is essential that the nurse inform the UAP of which piece of information?
1. The tubes or other medical devices to be left in place 2. The disposition of the body after postmortem care is completed 3. The method to contact the family 4. The information to be documented in the medical record
Use the label to calculate the correct dose. Reprinted with permission from American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc Order: Calcium Gluconate 0.465 mEq slowly IV Give: ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse associates which assessment finding in the diabetic patient with decreasing renal function?
a. Ketone bodies in the urine during acidosis b. Glucose in the urine during hyperglycemia c. Protein in the urine during a random urinalysis d. White blood cells in the urine during a random urinalysis
A new graduate nurse has been hired and is due to start his new job. Which statement best describes the first assignment?
A) "I hope I can remember everything during my residency." B) "First 12 weeks as an orderly, then I get clients of my own to care for." C) "I get to spend the next two weeks shadowing another nurse." D) "For the next eight weeks, I'm on probation; hope I can impress them enough to become a full-time employee."