A patient with seizure activity is receiving intravenous phenytoin (Dilantin). Which nursing interventions are indicated?
1. Assess deep tendon reflexes.
2. Closely monitor serum potassium.
3. Monitor injection site frequently.
4. Turn and reposition every hour.
5. Monitor for the development of rash
3, 5
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A client presents with complaints of a headache with intense throbbing and one sided pain in the eye and temple region. What type of headache is this client experiencing?
a. classic migraine c. tension b. cluster d. secondary
For each of the following tasks, indicate where the corresponding factor is high or low. An example is provided. Factor Generates power when the factor is _____. Generates powerlessness when the factor is _____
Task variety high low Number of rules inherent to the job Number of established routines Contact with senior officials Interpersonal contact in the job Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
How do collaborative interventions differ from independent nursing interventions?
1. They require two or more nurses to implement. 2. They require that the nurse consult a pharmacist. 3. They require a written or verbal prescription. 4. They take longer than one shift to implement.
In a health care facility, a unit refers to the A) hospital department. B) ward where patients sleep
C)patient's bed. D) space the patient occupies.