A nurse is caring for a patient who is on amphotericin B. On morning rounds the patient reports weakness, numbness, and a tingling sensation in his feet. What would be a priority action by the nurse?
A) Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake.
B) Use strict aseptic technique for drug administration.
C) Keep the bed in a low position and the side rails up at all times.
D) Reduce the drug dosage
Question 2
Sotalol is being given orally to a patient who has been admitted to the hospital. The nurse will plan care that includes
A) monitoring the patient's kidney function.
B) preparing the patient for a rectal administration of the drug if the oral dosage is not effective.
C) monitoring the patient for a minimum of 3 days in the hospital while on the maintenance dose.
D) observing for symptoms of cinchonism.
Comparison of do's and dont's of hand-off reports
Instructing a Patient to Use Crutches Correctly
Common patient positions.
Koplik spots in the mouth of a patient with measles.
National Patient Safety Goals for Acute-Care Hospitals