Prior to administering Digoxin to a patient, which measurement is imperative for a nurse to assess?
A. Standing balance with eyes closed
B. Renal function
C. Oxygen saturation
D. Heart rate
Ans: D. Heart rate
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While the vital signs of a pregnant woman in her third trimester are being assessed, the client complains of feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
a. Have the patient stand up and retake her blood pressure. b. Have the patient sit down and hold her arm in a dependent position. c. Have the patient lie supine for 5 minutes and recheck her blood pressure on both arms. d. Have the patient turn to her left side and recheck her blood pressure in 5 minutes.
Which is the best nursing intervention to prevent a potential depressant action of methadone caused by mixing with another drug?
A) Urine testing B) Provide only liquid form of methadone. C) Interview client prior to dosing. D) Assess vital signs.
A nursing student is helping to care for a patient who takes verapamil for stable angina. The nurse asks the student to explain the purpose of verapamil in the treatment of this patient
Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching? a. "It relaxes coronary artery spasms." b. "It reduces peripheral resistance to reduce oxygen demands." c. "It reduces the heart rate, AV conduction, and contractility." d. "It relaxes the peripheral arterioles to re-duce afterload."
A client has been prescribed permethrin (Nix) for the treatment of body mites. What medication information should the nurse provide?
1. "Make certain you get the 1% lotion." 2. "You should leave the lotion on your body for 10 minutes." 3. "You should expect almost immediate relief from the itching." 4. "You may feel some stinging or tingling while the lotion is being used." 5. "You should not use this medication if you are sensitive to chrysanthemums."