The client taking Methyldopa (Aldomet) has elevated liver function tests. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Document the finding and continue care.
b. Notify the health care provider.
c. Immediately stop the medication.
d. Change the client's diet.
Answer: b. Notify the health care provider.
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The post-CVA patient in the rehabilitation phase accidentally knocks the adapted plate from the table and bursts into tears after failing to feed himself. The nurse's best response would be:
1. "Don't cry. You'll be mastering eating in no time." 2. "I don't believe crying will help. Let's try drinking from a special cup." 3. "Bless your heart! Let me get a new meal and feed you." 4. "Learning new skills is hard. Let's see what may have caused the trouble."
A nurse expresses difficulty deciding which nursing interventions to suggest for a patient with arthritic pain during an upcoming patient-centered conference. A peer suggests referring to the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) taxonomy
This would provide the nurse with information on a. how to provide basic care to patients. b. identification of nursing measures to help patients progress toward goals. c. a language for measuring patients' response to nursing interventions. d. how to translate nursing diagnoses into nursing problems.
Interpret the following drug orders or write drug orders using correct medical abbreviations based on the supplied information
The drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. Give Lasix 20 mg orally twice a day.
The desired intervertebral space for the placement of an epidural catheter is between:
a. L3 and L4. b. L2 and L3. c. L4 and L5. d. L5 and L6.