The son of an 82-year-old man calls the clinic and reports that his father missed his morning dose of INH. The nurse should instruct the son to
A) forget the missed dose and continue with the next prescribed dose.
B) contact the physician who prescribed the drug therapy.
C) double the drug dosage with the next scheduled dose.
D) take one dose now and take the next scheduled dose 8 hours later.
B
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The nurse observes that the patient has an abnormal respiratory pattern and has documented that the patient is demonstrating Cheyne-Stokes respirations. What respiratory pattern description is characteristic of a patient who has Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
A) Rapid shallow breaths B) Low respiratory rate with hiccups C) Alternating periods of deep breathing and periods of apnea D) Increased rate and depth in breaths
What would the nurse teach the patient about potency of nitroglycerin? (Select all that apply.)
A) "The tablet should fizzle or burn when placed under the tongue." B) "Protect the drug from heat and light." C) "Always replace when past the expiration date." D) "Older tablets may require you to use two tablets at one time." E) "Nitroglycerin does not lose its potency easily."
When teaching a client about antacids, which comment by the client indicates further teaching is needed:
a. "I should ask my doctor for a medication other than indomethicin for my arthritis." b. "Antacids can interfere with the elimination of my quinidine." c. "Taking antacids will not affect my heart medication (digoxin)." d. "I should not take aspirin for pain, but use acetaminophen instead."
The plan for client discharge from a health care facility begins:
A. At admission B. After a medical diagnosis is determined C. When the client's physical needs are identified D. After a home environment assessment is completed