A home health nurse notes that there have been changes to a patient's oral drug regimen. The nurse will closely monitor the new drug regimen to
A) track the exact route of metabolism as a research project.
B) identify any changes in drug absorption that would change the drug effect.
C) monitor only for the adverse effect of immunotoxicity.
D) determine the speed of chelation.
B
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When admitting the trauma patient with a diagnosis of pelvic fracture to the intensive care unit, the nurse's initial interventions will focus on
A) respiratory management. B) nutritional support. C) hemorrhage control. D) mobility status.
A patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is not responding to infusions of fresh-frozen plasma and platelets. Which interventions might be indicated for this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. beginning heparin injections 2. beginning heparin infusion 3. administering factor VIII infusion 4. beginning normal saline infusion 5. preparing for a bone marrow biopsy
A pediatric nurse interviews a 16-year-old adolescent who is experiencing amenorrhea. The nurse follows the recommended guidelines when caring for this patient
Select all answers that apply. A) Interview the adolescent in the presence of her guardian if present. B) Help the adolescent prepare a calendar depicting menstrual patterns. C) Confidentially ask the adolescent about her diet and exercise routine. D) Determine if other family members have experienced the same problem.
A new client came to the clinic complaining of shortness of breath and fever. How long should the triage nurse count the peripheral pulse?
A. 15 seconds B. 30 seconds C. 1 minute D. 2 minutes