A patient admitted to the medical-surgical unit is prescribe…
A patient admitted to the medical-surgical unit is prescribed a penicillin antibiotic to be administered intravenously to treat an infection. Shortly after beginning the infusion, the patient’s family member calls the nurse and says, “Something isn’t right, come in here right away.” Immediately on assessment, the nurse observes the patient has developed a rash over the trunk and back. The patient reports shortness of breath that is worsening, nausea, and dizziness. Blood pressure is 72/42 mmHg, heart rate is 132 bpm, respiratory rate and 32 and labored. Lung sounds are decreased with bilateral expiratory wheezing. The provider writes several orders to be implemented emergently. Select the most likely options from the missing information below to complete the statements. The nurse understands the patient has developed The underlying pathology causing the patient’s presenting clinical manifestations is The nurse understands the highest initial priority of care for this patient is to The nurse reviews the provider orders and administers first. The nurse’s next priority is to administer
Read DetailsSix weeks later, the patient presents to the HIV clinic. Lab…
Six weeks later, the patient presents to the HIV clinic. Labs confirm a diagnosis of HIV-1 infection. When developing a plan of care for the patient, the nurse identifies a priority concern of “Ineffective health maintenance related to lack of knowledge about HIV disease and treatment options.” What will the nurse include as expected outcome(s) and nursing intervention(s)? Determine if each statement is indicated (should be included in the plan of care), contraindicated (do NOT include in the plan of care), or is unrelated to the current plan of care.
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In addition to teaching about medications, the nurse provides education about living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What should the nurse teach the patient? Determine if each teaching statement is accurate, inaccurate, or unrelated to HIV education.
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