Answer to Question 1
1, 4
Rationale 1: Electrolyte levels should be frequently assessed and the drug discontinued immediately if hyperkalemia is suspected.
Rationale 2: Calcium acetate (PhosLo) is given for high blood phosphate levels.
Rationale 3: Sodium bicarbonate is given to treat metabolic acidosis.
Rationale 4: Electrolyte levels should be frequently assessed and the drug discontinued immediately if hyperkalemia is suspected.
Rationale 5:Insulin is used to treat hyperglycemia.
Global Rationale: Electrolyte levels should be frequently assessed and the drug discontinued immediately if hyperkalemia is suspected. Calcium acetate (PhosLo) is given to prevent high blood phosphate levels. Sodium bicarbonate is given for metabolic acidosis. Insulin is used to treat hyperglycemia.
Answer to Question 2
4
Rationale 1: Ferrous fumarate (Feostat) is given PO.
Rationale 2: Ferrous gluconate (Fergon) is given PO.
Rationale 3: Ferrous sulfate (Feosol) is given PO.
Rationale 4:The IM/IV dose is individualized and determined from a table of correlations between the patient's weight and hemoglobin, per package insert.
Global Rationale: Iron dextram (Exferrum) can be given IM/IV. The dose is individualized and determined from a table of correlations between the patient's weight and hemoglobin, per package insert. Ferrous fumarate (Feostat), ferrous gluconate (Fergon), and ferrous sulfate (Feosol) are given PO.
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
A parish nurse checks the blood pressure of a church member
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
Building a Client Base Cont.