The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure on a 150…
The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure on a 1500 mL fluid restriction per 24 hours. At the end of the day shift, the nurse reviews the intake record:0800: Coffee – 8 oz0900: Orange juice – 4 oz1200: Soup – 12 oz1400: Water – 6 oz1600: Gelatin – 4 oz1700: Tea – 4 ozAt 20:00 the client asks for a cup of hot tea (8 oz). The client has not had any additional fluid since dayshift.Can the nurse give the tea without exceeding the fluid restriction? Put 1 for yes or put 2 for no.
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The nurse is reviewing an elderly client’s medication administration record.The provider’s order states: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO every 4 hours as needed for pain.The client reports taking the following doses in the past 24 hours:0600 – 650 mg1000 – 650 mg1600 – 650 mg2000 – 650 mg 2400 – 650 mgIs the dosage received within the safe limit for a frail elderly client? Put 1 for yes or put 2 for no
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