A charge nurse in a long-term-care facility will be implemen…
A charge nurse in a long-term-care facility will be implementing a new protocol to meet the Joint Commission’s National Safety Goal of preventing health care-associated pressure ulcers. When informing the staff nurses about the new standard, the nurse should emphasize that which of the following actions is the priority?
Read DetailsThe physician prescribed metronidazole HCI 500mg every 6 hou…
The physician prescribed metronidazole HCI 500mg every 6 hours x 7 days for patient’s bacterial infection. The available dosage is metronidazole HCI (Flagyl) 250mg capsules. Write out the prescription. A) inscription B) subscription C) signature D) Refills
Read DetailsThe physician prescribed Lamisil 250mg once daily x 2 months…
The physician prescribed Lamisil 250mg once daily x 2 months for patient’s fingernail onychomycosis. The available dosage is Lamisil 250mg capsules. Write out the prescription. A) inscription B) subscription C) signature D) Refills
Read DetailsThe physician orders the patient Zofran 4mg IM for nausea an…
The physician orders the patient Zofran 4mg IM for nausea and vomiting STAT. The dose available is Zofran (ondansetron) 2mg/mL.. A) How much would you administer IM to the patient? ______________ B) Where would be the best site for the Zofran? _______________
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