Catheter migration into the______________ can produce dangerously high medication levels. Only physicians and nurse anesthetists administer drugs in this space
Fill in the blanks with correct word
subarachnoid space
Only physicians and nurse anesthetists administer spinal drugs due to the increased risk associated with them.
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Medication errors can result in prolonged hospitalization for a client. _____
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A nurse is caring for a patient with a subclavian central line who is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN). In preparing a care plan for this patient, what nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?
A) Risk for Activity Intolerance Related to the Presence of a Subclavian Catheter B) Risk for Infection Related to the Presence of a Subclavian Catheter C) Risk for Functional Urinary Incontinence Related to the Presence of a Subclavian Catheter D) Risk for Sleep Deprivation Related to the presence of a Subclavian Catheter
What is wrong with the format of this diagnostic statement: Possible Risk for Constipation related to irregular defecation habits A.M.B. statement that "When I'm busy, I can't always take the time to go to the bathroom."
1) Possible nursing diagnoses do not have signs and symptoms. 2) A nursing diagnosis is either a possible risk or a risk, not both. 3) Constipation is a medical diagnosis. 4) The etiology is actually a defining characteristic.
A client is being admitted to the medical floor, and the RN is too busy to do the full assessment. The RN delegates the LPN to care for the patient until the RN can see the patient. What function is within the scope of practice for the LPN?
A) The LPN can gather the data. B) The LPN can draw conclusions and use judgment to make a diagnosis. C) The LPN can establish priorities. D) The LPN can manage the client's care.