A nurse enters a patient's room with an order to administer epinephrine subcutaneously. The patient asks the nurse why it could not be given by mouth. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
A) "The medication you are to receive is only given by an injection in the arm."
B) "The medication is administered this way because it works faster than by mouth."
C) "The medication is given many ways, but this is the way it was ordered."
D) "The medication will not absorb in the GI tract if given by mouth."
D
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A two-year-old child with a fever is prescribed amoxicillin clavulanate 250 mg/5 ml three times daily by mouth for ten days for otitis media. To guard against antibiotic resistance, the nurse instructs the parent to:
1. Give the antibiotic for the full ten days. 2. Measure the prescribed dose in a household teaspoon. 3. Spread the dose evenly during daylight hours. 4. Stop the antibiotic when the child is afebrile.
A school-age boy is in the emergency department with testicular torsion. Which action by the nurse takes priority for this patient?
A. Administer prophylactic antibiotics. B. Assess and treat the child's pain. C. Ensure surgical consent is on the chart. D. Ice and elevate the scrotum.
The child most likely to receive risperidone (Risperdal) to manage symptoms is one diagnosed with
a. ADHD. b. PTSD. c. anxiety disorder. d. autistic disorder.
The nurse can assist a patient to prevent substance abuse relapse by: (select all that apply)
a. rehearsing techniques to handle anticipated stressful situations. b. advising the patient to accept residential treatment if relapse occurs. c. assisting the patient to identify life skills needed for effective coping. d. advising isolating self from significant others until sobriety is established. e. informing the patient of physical changes to expect as the body adapts to functioning without substances.