A patient has been requesting hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Vic…
A patient has been requesting hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Vicodin) for pain every 4 hours for several days. Now the patient calls the nurse after only 3 hours and says, “I need more Vicodin. The pain is worse.” On which initial assumption should the nurse base a decision about what to do next?
Read DetailsThe client has a Humulin Regular U-100 subcutaneous sliding…
The client has a Humulin Regular U-100 subcutaneous sliding scale insulin order to be administered at 0800 hours based on blood sugar results obtained as depicted below. The blood sugar result obtained is 220 mg/dL. Based on the sliding scale insulin order shown below, select the letter (A, B, C, or D) that identifies the syringe with the correct amount of insulin drawn up inside it. Blood Glucose Level(mg per dL) Regular Insulin Less than 70 Call MD201–250 5 units251–300 8 units301–350 10 units351–400 15 unitsGreater than 400 Call MD _______ A, B, C or D
Read DetailsThe client has an order to receive Ceftriaxone 15mg/kg IM ev…
The client has an order to receive Ceftriaxone 15mg/kg IM every 6 hours. The medication label is shown below, refer to For IM administration for concentration. The client weighs 56.5 pounds. How many milligrams (mgs) will the client receive per dose? Round to the tenth. Leading zero when applicable. No trailing zero. _____ mg
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