Meperidine, 75 mg IV push, is ordered by the physician to be given stat. The nurse understands that this is which type of order?
a. Standing
b. Immediate
c. Flexible
d. Indefinite
ANS: B
A stat order is a type of medication order that is a one-time order to be given immediately.
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1. Leave the client alone so she can rest. 2. Ask the family to take a coffee-and-snack break. 3. Encourage the client to have an epidural for pain. 4. Reassure the client that she will not be left alone.
In caring for a postoperative cardiovascular patient, the nurse knows that the most frequent cause of a decreased cardiac output is
a. reduced preload. c. increased contractility. b. increased afterload. d. bradycardia.
The nurse is observing a family counseling session that is focusing on the family members' communication patterns
Which observation indicates that there are existing or potential problems with family communication? A) All members are participating in the discussion equally. B) A few of the members just sit and listen. C) Disagreements are ignored by the family leader. D) The verbal communication is congruent with the nonverbal messages.
What should the nurse do during the evaluation phase of the nursing process?
A) Have patient provide input on quality of care B) Discontinue surgical sutures C) Provide follow-up appointment for postoperative patient D) Document improved gas exchange with incentive spirometry use