A transplant recipient is prescribed sirolimus as part of ma…
A transplant recipient is prescribed sirolimus as part of maintenance immunosuppressive therapy. The nurse reviews the client’s medication profile and laboratory results before administration. Which findings require the nurse to notify the health care provider?(Select all that apply)
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An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency department and intubated after respiratory arrest. The patient has a regular pulse. The patient’s spouse suspects a drug overdose but does not know which drug may have been taken. The nurse will anticipate giving which medication or performing which treatment?
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A client who recently underwent a kidney transplant tells the nurse, “I feel fine, so I don’t see why I need to take all these medications every day.” The nurse implements motivational strategies to enhance adherence. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
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A female patient has begun using 2% minoxidil (Rogaine) to treat thinning of her hair. After several weeks of treatment, she reports minimal effectiveness but has noticed some improvement. The nurse will counsel her to perform which action?
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