The MD orders Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone sodium) 125 mg…
The MD orders Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone sodium) 125 mg IV every 6 hours. When reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, the concentration of the available vial is 500mg/8mL. How many mLs will the nurse prepare to administer?
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A patient with elevated blood pressure (B/P)/hypertension is prescribed a new antihypertensive medication to reduce her B/P readings. The nurse is checking if the patient’s blood pressure is improved after her morning medications were administered. What phase of the nursing process is the nurse using?
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The patient is concerned about the new prescriptions being given to her since she had her stroke last week. The nurse explains each medication reviewing how they work in the body, when and how to take them and what side effects she should monitor herself for. What step of clinical judgment is the nurse using?
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