A hospitalized patient diagnosed with an alcohol use disorde…
A hospitalized patient diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder is feeling like bugs are crawling all over him. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. The nurse can anticipate the health care provider will prescribe:
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A client is post-op right hip replacement. DVT protocol has been initiated. The physician has ordered enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneous daily. Available is enoxaparin 60mg/0.6mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Add leading zero if appropriate. Enter the number only in the blank). [BLANK-1]
Read DetailsThe nurse is educating an elderly client with severe osteoar…
The nurse is educating an elderly client with severe osteoarthritis in the knees and hips about how to reduce osteoporosis risk. Client has a family history of osteoarthritis, lab values are normal, drinks a cup of coffee at breakfast to get up and going. She admits that she is not very consistent in following her exercise plan. Would rather play games on the computer. What modifiable risk factor would the nurse focus on to prevent osteoporosis in this particular client?
Read DetailsClient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is taking Ta…
Client with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is taking Tamsulosin (Flomax) and following lifestyle recommendations such as limiting evening fluids and avoiding decongestants. During a follow-up visit, he reports on his urinary symptoms.Based on which client statement does the nurse document that the treatment plan is effective?
Read DetailsDuring a clinic visit client reports that vision over the la…
During a clinic visit client reports that vision over the last few years has become progressively cloudy and blurry and that increased glare from headlights is making it difficult to drive safely at night. Based on these findings, which nursing action is the most appropriate next step?
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