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beccaep

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The nurse is unable to decipher a medication ordered for a client. What should the nurse do first?
 
  1. Notify the pharmacy.
  2. Notify the charge nurse.
  3. Notify the nursing supervisor to fill out an occurrence report.
  4. Notify the physician to obtain clarification.

Question 2

The physician has ordered a narcotic for the relief of severe pain for an older client. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse add to this client's plan of care?
 
  1. Activity intolerance
  2. Risk for injury
  3. Risk for bleeding
  4. Ineffective coping



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Notifying the pharmacy will not fix the problem.
2. The charge nurse might not be able to read the order.
3. The nursing supervisor will tell the nurse to contact the physician.
4. The nurse needs to notify the physician that the order is illegible and needs to be clarified.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Activity intolerance is used for clients who do not have the stamina to carry out daily tasks.
2. Narcotics can potentiate confusion and unsteadiness in the older client. The nurse should add risk for injury and implement interventions aimed at preventing injury to the client.
3. Risk for bleeding is used for clients who are receiving anticoagulants.
4. Ineffective coping is more appropriate for the client or family who is unable to handle a particular situation.




beccaep

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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