The nurse administers morphine sulfate IV to a patient for complaints of abdominal pain. The order was for 2 mg and the nurse realized that she gave the patient 10 mg. The patient's respiratory rate is 10 and she is unresponsive
What is the nurse's priority intervention at this time?
A) Call the charge nurse.
B) Administer a stat dose of 50% dextrose.
C) Administer naloxone (Narcan).
D) Fill out a risk management incident report.
C
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When performing an otoscopic examination of a 5-year-old child with a history of chronic ear infections, the nurse sees that his right tympanic membrane is amber-yellow in color and that air bubbles are visible behind the tympanic membrane
The child reports occasional hearing loss and a popping sound with swallowing. The preliminary analysis based on this information is that the child: a. Most likely has serous otitis media. b. Has an acute purulent otitis media. c. Has evidence of a resolving cholesteatoma. d. Is experiencing the early stages of perforation.
When should the nurse begin preparations for the termination phase of a therapeutic relationship?
a. During the orientation phase b. Prior to the last meeting c. During the last meeting d. After all goals have been met
When reviewing the medication records of several clients, the nurse notes documentation of nonergot dopamine receptor agonists. Which of the following would the nurse most likely note? Select all that apply
A) Pramipexole (Mirapex) B) Entacapone (Comtan) C) Amantadine (Symmetrel) D) Ropinirole (Requip) E) Benztropine (Cogentin)
The nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy at the hospital. Who does the nurse understand is responsible for obtaining the informed consent from this client?
A) The nurse B) The physician C) The anesthesiologist D) The physician's office nurse