A client's recently drawn serum lidocaine drug level is 3.0 mcg/mL. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
a. Increase the lidocaine infusion.
b. Decrease the lidocaine infusion.
c. Continue to monitor the client.
d. Stop the IV drip for 1 hour.
Answer: c. Continue to monitor the client.
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A) Pain assessment in critical care must depend on vital sign monitoring as patients are not verbal. B) Continuous intravenous opioids are preferred over as-needed dosing. C) Intravenous sedation of agitated patients takes priority over pain control. D) Pain control is an independent nursing function and responsibility.
When the nurse is using a wheelchair to transport a client, which of these actions is essential?
a. Push the wheelchair into doorways and elevators with the client facing forward. b. Lift the footrests when getting the client into or out of the chair. c. Push the wheelchair slowly from behind. d. Keep the wheelchair unlocked when the client is not in motion.
Prior to the surgical repair of an esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula, the nursing interventions are mainly focused on which of the following things?
a. getting as much weight gain as possible c. preventing aspiration pneumonia b. family education regarding care d. discharge planning
Which goal applies to a brief therapy group?
a. Determine the underlying cause of the chief problem. b. Identify maladaptive behaviors that hinder recovery. c. Substitute ineffective strategies with effective ones. d. Facilitate members' abilities to effectively manage self-care.