A client receives the influenza (inactivated) vaccine IM. Fi…
A client receives the influenza (inactivated) vaccine IM. Five minutes later, the VN notes the following:Complains of tightness in the throatAudible wheezingHives on the chestBP: 88/54 mmHgHR: 122 bpmStanding orders allow the nurse to:• Administer epinephrine IM• Apply oxygen• Call the RN immediately• Monitor vital signsWhich action is the priority for the nurse?
Read DetailsA client with colon cancer is receiving treatment with a mon…
A client with colon cancer is receiving treatment with a monoclonal antibody (mAb) in combination with chemotherapy. During discharge teaching, the vocational nurse (VN) explains that monoclonal antibodies work differently than traditional chemotherapy. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
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A client is admitted with burning on urination, urinary frequency, suprapubic discomfort, and cloudy urine.The provider’s note states: “Treat based on symptoms.” Morning labs are available:Urinalysis: Positive nitrites, moderate leukocyte esteraseWBC: 12,800/mm³ (Normal: 4,500–11,000/mm³)The nurse reviews the client’s MAR below:Medication Administration Record (MAR)indomethacin (Indocin) 25 mg PO every 8 hourstamsulosin (Flomax) 0.4 mg PO dailynitrofurantoin (Macrobid) 100 mg PO every 12 hoursacetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hours PRN feverWhich medication listed on the MAR should the nurse administer based on the client’s symptoms?
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