The nurse should position the client supine when administering quinidine by the intravenous route
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An infant with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is having a hypercyanotic episode ("tet" spell). Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply
1. Place the child in knee–chest position. 2. Draw blood for a serum hemoglobin. 3. Administer oxygen. 4. Administer morphine and propranolol intravenously as ordered. 5. Administer Benadryl as ordered.
A patient is prescribed cycloserine (Seromycin pulvules) for resistant tuberculosis. What laboratory test results would the nurse monitor this patient?
a. Urine sample 12 hours after administration b. Serum drug level 2 hours after administration c. Drug level through a 24-hour urine sample d. Serum level immediately before the next dose is due
The nurse is planning care for an older patient with hypertension who recently fell in the home. Which assessment would the nurse plan for this patient?
1. Check serum sodium levels. 2. Check serum creatinine levels. 3. Check postural blood pressures. 4. Check blood pressure every 2 hours.
A person says, "Now that many state hospitals are closed, patients with psychiatric problems are free in our community. It is not safe for me." The nurse's reply should be based on knowledge that
a. depressed patients are nonviolent. b. state hospitals are no longer needed. c. major depression is very prevalent. d. bizarre behavior is viewed as sensational.