A client receives the influenza (inactivated) vaccine IM. Fi…
A client receives the influenza (inactivated) vaccine IM. Five minutes later, the VN notes the following:Complains of tightness in the throatAudible wheezingHives on the chestBP: 88/54 mmHgHR: 122 bpmStanding orders allow the nurse to:• Administer epinephrine IM• Apply oxygen• Call the RN immediately• Monitor vital signsWhich action is the priority for the nurse?
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A client with colon cancer is receiving treatment with a monoclonal antibody (mAb) in combination with chemotherapy. During discharge teaching, the vocational nurse (VN) explains that monoclonal antibodies work differently than traditional chemotherapy. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
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A client is admitted with burning on urination, urinary frequency, suprapubic discomfort, and cloudy urine.The provider’s note states: “Treat based on symptoms.” Morning labs are available:Urinalysis: Positive nitrites, moderate leukocyte esteraseWBC: 12,800/mm³ (Normal: 4,500–11,000/mm³)The nurse reviews the client’s MAR below:Medication Administration Record (MAR)indomethacin (Indocin) 25 mg PO every 8 hourstamsulosin (Flomax) 0.4 mg PO dailynitrofurantoin (Macrobid) 100 mg PO every 12 hoursacetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hours PRN feverWhich medication listed on the MAR should the nurse administer based on the client’s symptoms?
Read DetailsA client is admitted with fatigue, heat intolerance, palpita…
A client is admitted with fatigue, heat intolerance, palpitations, and unintentional weight loss. The provider’s note states: “Treat hyperthyroidism per protocol.” Morning labs are available:Total T3: 298 ng/dLNormal: 80–180 ng/dLSodium: 138 mEq/LNormal: 135–145 mEq/LCalcium: 10.8 mg/dLNormal: 8.5–10.5 mg/dLThe nurse reviews the client’s MAR:Medication Administration Record (MAR)Levothyroxine 75 mcg PO dailyMethimazole 10 mg PO every 8 hoursPropranolol 20 mg PO every 6 hoursCalcium gluconate 1 g IV onceBased on the laboratory values, which medication should the nurse administer now?
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The accounting records for Sports-R-Us, a superstore targeted at armchair athletes, showed that it had bought and received $1,830,000 worth of merchandise. An actual count of the merchandise in the store showed only $1,644,000 worth of merchandise in stock. What other information is needed to calculate inventory shrinkage?
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