A patient has been admitted with a diagnosis of hyperemesis
Which orders written by the primary health care provider are the highest priority for the nurse to implement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Obtain complete blood count.
2. Start intravenous with multivitamins.
3. Check admission weight.
4. Obtain urine for urinalysis.
5. Give a medication to stop the nausea and vomiting.
2,5
Rationale 1: This is important, but not a priority.
Rationale 2: This is a priority if the patient has been vomiting.
Rationale 3: This is important, but not a priority.
Rationale 4: This is important, but not a priority.
Rationale 5: This is a priority to stop the nausea and vomiting.
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