The client is receiving Hydromorphone via an intravenous pat…
The client is receiving Hydromorphone via an intravenous patient controlled analgesic (PCA) pump. The PCA pump is set to give 0.2 milligrams every 10 minutes with a lockout of 2.4 mg in 4 hours. The client pushed the PCA button 24 times and received hydromorphone 19 times during the 1900-0700 shift. How many milligrams of hydromorphone did the client receive?
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The nurse is caring for a client with the following assessment findings:Muscle cramps in the bilateral lower extremities.Potassium: 7.3NauseaCreatinine: 2.8Frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)Uric acid: 12.8 (elevated)The client received the first infusion of intravenous chemotherapy for stage III Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma 3 days ago. Which nursing interventions are priority?
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The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an exacerbation of Crohn’s Disease. The nursing assessment reveals the following: Fever: 102.5 FRespirations: 20 Patient reports new burning sensation with urination and foul smelling urine Heart rate: 98 Pulse oximetry: 97% 0.9 Normal saline at 75 milliliters per hour via 20 gauge peripheral intravenous line Blood pressure: 138/76 Abdominal pain rating 7 and described as cramping There is urine and fecal matter in the toilet. The client denies having a bowel movement. The nurse reports the assessment findings to the physician. What interventions should the nurse anticipate implementing? Select all that apply.
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