Signs of extravasation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D - ANSWER 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medi...

NUR 106 UNIT 2 CHAP 9 ANTIBIOTICSvancomycin (Vancocin) - p. 89 - correct answer Bactericidal, Gram-positive organisms Action: Inhibits bacteria cell wall synthesis Indications: Used for serious infections, not responding to other antibiotics Adverse Effects: Hypersensitivity, GI upset, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, phlebitis or extravasation, seizures, hallucinations !!Rapid IV causes "red man syndrome" Dilute w/ 200 ml solution, administer over 60 minutes!! !!Increases lactic acidosi...

PREDICTOR HESSI 05/2018 1. An older adult resident of a long-term care facility has a 5-year history of hypertension. The client has a headache and rate the pain 5 on a pain scale 0 to 10. The client’s blood pressure is currently 142/89. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply) A. Administer a daily dose of lisinopril as scheduled. B. Assess the client for postural hypotension. C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately D. Provide a PRN dose of acetamin...

NR 324 CH 34 Heart Failure (Latest ) New Full Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct 1. Nitropress (sodium nitroprusside): • Arterial BP monitoring is recommendedduring drug infusion. • Record baseline BP and continuously monitor during administration. • Too rapid rate of IV infusion can reduce BP too quickly and cause hypotension. • Headache, dizziness, nausea, agitation, and restlessness can occur. • Monitor thiocyanate (drug by-product) levels if infusion is greate...

2024 Hesi Pharmacology Version 1-100 (Questions and Answers With Rationale) 2020 HESI Pharmacology Version 1 – Questions 1 through 100 1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The norma...

Standard Conversion Factors - CORRECT ANSWER-1 mg = 1,000 mcg 1 g = 1,000 mg 1 kg = 1,000 g 1 kg = 2.2 lb 60 mg = 1 gr 30 mL = 1 oz 5 mL = 1 tsp 15 mL = 1 tbsp 1 tbsp = 3 tsp Six rights of medication administration - CORRECT ANSWER-Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation Infiltration - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevention: use smallest catheter for prescribed therapy, stabilize port-access, assess blood return Treatment: stop infusion, remov...

Intravenous therapy Infiltration - Cause: > Improperly placed, dislodged, punctured vein wall - Signs/symptoms: > Coolness > Tight skin > Dependent edema > Absence of blood back flow Nursing action: > Stop infusion and remove device > Elevate limb > Check pulse and capillary refill Extravasation Cause: > Vesicant drug goes into surrounding tissue Signs/symptoms: > Blisters w/ sloughing (black and blue) > Pain or burning pain > Swelling > Blanching...

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Hondros Nursing 172 Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Pass When working on a central line, what do you use to clean the site? - Correct Answer ️️ -Chloroprep If taking care of patients IVs, which ones are you more concerned about? - Correct Answer ️️ -a patient with phlebitis and a patient with a red vein, palpable cord with a red streak What should the nurse consider when choosing the appropriate infusing catheter for a patient? - Correct Answer ️️ --type of solution ordered...

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