The nurse is providing care for a patient who had surgery ye…
The nurse is providing care for a patient who had surgery yesterday. The patient wants to get up and ambulate in the room with the use of a walker and help from the CNA. The nurse suggests that the patient take her pain medication before walking so she can get up before lunch time. What step of clinical judgment is the nurse using?
Read DetailsThe 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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