A patient is diagnosed with heart failure and is started on digoxin. On the second day of therapy, lab values, the ECG results, and the patient's symptoms indicate that the medication is not producing a therapeutic effect
An appropriate nursing action would be to
A) seek orders to increase the dosage.
B) continue to administer the drug as ordered.
C) seek orders to discontinue digoxin and start another drug.
D) insist that another drug should be ordered in addition to the digoxin.
C
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The physician orders 10 units regular and 40 units NPH insulin subcutaneously. The nurse prepares the injection by:
A) injecting 40 units air into the NPH, 10 units air into the regular, aspirate 10 units of regular, then aspirate 40 units NPH. B) injecting air into the regular, air into the NPH, aspirating the NPH, then aspirating the regular. C) injecting air into the regular, aspirating 10 units regular, injecting air into the NPH, then aspirating 40 units NPH. D) aspirating 10 units regular, then aspirating 40 units NPH.
There are several phases of parish nurse program development. The first is recognizing. This refers to
1. Seeking information and affirmation. 2. Assessing community needs, market ideas, and setting goals 3. Describing a calling and desire to have a holistic practice 4. Evaluating record keeping and outcome summaries
Which information should the nurse teach families about reducing exposure to pollens and dust (Select all that apply)?
a. Replace wall-to-wall carpeting with wood and tile floors. b. Use an air conditioner. c. Put dust-proof covers on pillows and mattresses. d. Keep humidity in the house above 60%. e. Keep pets outside.