A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis
What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy?
A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time
B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels
C) Record baseline vital signs
D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain
D
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a. the same as for men. b. greater than that for men. c. multiplied by 0.85. d. multiplied by 1.15.
Approximately 6 weeks after the client has received an allogeneic bone marrow transplant, a nurse notes that the client has peeling skin on the hands, feet, and legs. What is the nurse's best first action?
A. Request a humidifier to increase the moisture of the room. B. Apply lanolin-based creams to the client's skin. C. Document the observation as the only action. D. Notify the physician.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intravenous mechlorethamine (Mustargen). The patient reports pain at the IV site, and the nurse assesses swelling and pallor at the site. What action will the nurse take?
a. Administer an analgesic medication. b. Apply a warm compress to the site. c. Slow the infusion and notify the provider. d. Stop the infusion immediately.
A patient you are caring for refuses to eat. What do you do?
What will be an ideal response?