A hospital patient has been prescribed an antiemetic and an antibiotic, both of which are to be administered intravenously. What action should the nurse prioritize before administering the drugs using the same tubing?
A) Warn the patient about the possibility of idiosyncratic drug effects
B) Assess the possibility that the antibiotic is causing the patient's nausea
C) Check the compatibility of the two drugs
D) Review the patient's most recent blood work
C
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A) The room is cold. B) The client does not have pneumonia. C) The temperature is not a valid indicator of the pathology of the illness. D) The client is losing body heat.
Which of the following medications may cause depression in some individuals?
A. Amantadine B. "Statin" anti-lipidemia drugs C. Levodopa D. A and C
The nurse has assessed that an older adult patient is at risk for impaired skin integrity. Which interventions are indicated?
1. Secure IV catheters with paper tape. 2. Apply transparent film dressings to pressure-prone areas. 3. Pull the patient up in bed every hour. 4. Keep the patient warm. 5. Monitor IV sites for infiltration.
Peristalsis of intestinal contents is under the control of:
a. cognitive processes. b. gravity. c. the autonomic nervous system. d. the fluid content of the stomach.