The physician prescribes atenolol (Tenormin), 0.05 g orally daily. The label on the medication bottle states atenolol (Tenormin), 25-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer to the client? (Enter the answer in the space provided.)
What will be an ideal response?
__________ tablet(s)
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A woman who had two previous cesarean births is in active labor, when she suddenly complains of pain between her scapulae. The nurse's priority action should be to:
a. reposition the woman with her hips slightly elevated. b. observe for abnormally high uterine resting tone. c. decrease the rate of nonadditive intravenous fluid. d. notify the physician promptly.
Nursing's data needs fall into four domains. Which of the following statements accurately describe the sources for data in each of the domains (select all that apply)?
a. Client data is located in the client's health care record. b. Provider data refers to physicians and is located within the medical board. c. Administrative data is located in registry and regulatory performance data. d. Research data is only available with in-formed consent. e. Existing and newly gathered data can be a source of obtaining research information.
The LPN/LVN learns at report that a patient's priority problems are pain and inability to ambulate associated with arthritis. During the patient's bath, he becomes short of breath. The LPN/LVN should implement interventions based on
a. the priorities given at the report. b. the patient's identified strengths. c. the patient's changing status. d. information obtained from the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) project.
Which step should the nurse include when preparing for a postpartal home visit to establish a caring relationship?
A. Ask family members how they want to be addressed. B. Do a portion of what you say that you will do for the family, to avoid overwhelming them. C. Speak directly to the father when asking questions. D. Present information to the family instead of asking questions.