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NR 446 The clinic nurse receives a phone call from an individual who shares that a parent NR 446 The clinic nurse receives a phone call from an individual who shares that a parent has recently died and œa lot of medications are left over. The individual tells the nurse that a medication œtake back program is not near where the parent lived. The individual asks the nurse what to do with the medications. For each potential nursing response, click to specify whether the response is appropri...

NR 446 The clinical nurse educator is providing staff education on the recognition and tre NR 446 The clinical nurse educator is providing staff education on the recognition and treatment of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which nursing staff statements require intervention by the educator? Select all that apply.  œMonitoring intake and output along with daily weights will help determine if the client is responding to treatment. œCerebral edema that results in con...

NR 446 The critical care nurse cares for a client in the intensive care unit who has an ar NR 446 The critical care nurse cares for a client in the intensive care unit who has an arterial line. For each of the listed nursing actions. Click to identify which actions are appropriate or inappropriate when caring for this clientAppropriate or inappropriate?the nurse uses a port on the arterial line to obtain an arterial blood sample for analysis the nurse evaluates a client™s response to fluid t...

NR 446 The home health nurse performs an initial visit to a new client in need of medicati NR 446 The home health nurse performs an initial visit to a new client in need of medication management. The client has a history of hypertension, coronary artery disease, and generalized anxiety. The client tells the nurse that the medications are all on the kitchen counter for the nurse to review. The client states, œI have three different providers, so I organized the medications on the counter based ...

NR 446 The next day, just before flushing Mari's central line for the first time, you revi NR 446 The next day, just before flushing Mari's central line for the first time, you review the policy. Due to a computer error, the steps are listed in the wrong order. The IT department has asked you which order they should be in. Put the steps to the hospital's flushing policy in the correct order: Supplies: 10 mL syringe prefilled with 0.9% Sodium Chloride (1 for each lumen to be flushed), alcoho...

NR 446 The nurse admits a client into the emergency department with shortness of breath, c NR 446 The nurse admits a client into the emergency department with shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing. The client is barely able to complete a sentence, but the nurse learns that the client has a history of asthma. The client tried a rescue inhaler but œit did not work. The client was coughing a lot but then struggled to cough. The nurse initiates the prescribed albuterol nebulizer. ...

NR 446 The nurse assesses the client after the urgent administration of naloxone. Review t NR 446 The nurse assesses the client after the urgent administration of naloxone. Review the electronic health record. Identify the assessment data that is consistent with the expected side effects of the medication and drag them into the box labeled Expected side effects. Assessment data Expected side effects 1. Nausea 2. Leg pain 3. Diaphoresis 4. Level of arousal 5. Pupil size 6. Respiratory rate 7. He...

NR 446 The nurse evaluates the client™s response to a new prescription that was started on NR 446 The nurse evaluates the client™s response to a new prescription that was started one month prior. After reviewing the electronic health record, highlight the portion of the nursing note that indicates the medication may not be having the desired therapeutic effect. 11/01 0955 - Client presents for follow-up visit after new prescription of tamsulosin last visit one month ago. Client™s BP has ...

NR 446 The nurse is caring for a 45-year-old client who came to the emergency room after c NR 446 The nurse is caring for a 45-year-old client who came to the emergency room after complaining of a severe headache. The client opens their eyes to painful stimuli, has incomprehensible speech, and shows decorticate posturing when painful stimuli are applied. The nurse should document the Glasgow Coma Scale as 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 or 14 or 15. ‹The Glasgow Coma S...

NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client receiving brachytherapy after a right breast lumpe NR 446 The nurse is caring for a client receiving brachytherapy after a right breast lumpectomy. For each nursing action, indicate if the action is indicated, non-essential, or contraindicated.Cluster nursing care to minimize exposure to the radiation source.Provide continuity of care by assigning the same nurse to care for the client each day.Do not allow visitors while the radiation implant is in use.We...