The nurse is administering an IV chemo agent to the child with leukemia. the child suddenly begins to wheeze and have severe urticaria. which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
a. recheck the rate of drug infusion
b. stop drug infusion immediately
c. observe child closely for next 10 min
d. explain to child that this an expected side effect
b. stop drug infusion immediately
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A resident of a long-term care facility has lived with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for many years but has experienced a gradual increase in dyspnea despite the use of long-term oxygen therapy
In recent weeks, dyspnea has interfered with the resident's ability to eat, and the nurse recognizes the potential nursing diagnosis of altered nutrition: less than body requirements. How can the nurse best foster this resident's nutritional status? A) Arrange for a high-protein diet to promote gas exchange. B) Provide meals early in the morning and late at night. C) Liaise with the resident's health care provider to organize total parenteral nutrition (TPN). D) Order small, frequent meals and nutritional supplements for the resident.
A patient is given 6.5 milliliters (mL) of liquid 3 times per day, times 4 days. She received
____________ mL of medication over the 4 days. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is assessing a child who is dehydrated. The child begins to cry, but there are no tears. The nurse knows that the loss of the ability to produce tears indicates a fluid loss of at least what percent of the child's body weight?
a. 1% c. 8% b. 5% d. 10%
After receiving varicella virus vaccine, children should temporarily be kept away from:
1. school. 2. siblings. 3. relatives over age 65. 4. pregnant women.