The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who experiences an acute spike in blood pressure. The nurse will expect an order to administer which medication?

Your external webcam should now show the view of your profile and your desktop at the appropriate height and distance with the external camera preview in the lower right corner of your computer screen. Before you start the exam do the following: Put your cell phone face down on the table in view of your camera–or point to it already in this position. Show the front and back of your blank sheet of scratch paper. Take calculator out of the case and show us the model. Then put the calculator on the table in view of your camera. Show the front and back of your 3″ by 5″ notecard written in your own handwriting. Choose TRUE

A patient who just started using transdermal nitroglycerin reports having headaches. The nurse will counsel the patient to perform which action?

The nurse is preparing to administer methenamine (Hiprex) to a patient who is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The nurse reviews the patient’s chart and notes a urinary pH of 6.0. Which action will the nurse take?

A patient has begun taking spironolactone in addition to a thiazide diuretic. With the addition of the spironolactone, the nurse will counsel this patient to do which of the following?

A patient who takes insulin to manage type 1 diabetes will begin taking levothyroxine. The nurse will advise this patient to monitor for

The nurse reinforces discharge instructions to a postoperative client who is taking warfarin sodium (Coumadin) an anticoagulant. Which statement made by the client reflects the need for further teaching?

A patient is ordered to receive a nitrate to relieve stable angina. What side effect(s) will the nurse anticipate in a patient receiving this medication?

A nurse is preparing to administer an IM dose of penicillin to a client who has a new prescription. The client states she took penicillin 3 years ago and developed a rash. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Ordered:  Heparin 1000 units/hr.  Available:  20,000Units / 250 mL of NS. a. How many mL/hr will deliver 1000 units/hr? b. How many hours will it take to infuse the available fluids?