Author Question: A client has been given an IM dose of an antibiotic at an outpatient clinic. How long will the nurse ... (Read 25 times)

kshipps · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A client has been given an IM dose of an antibiotic at an outpatient clinic. How long will the nurse observe this client after medication administration?

1. 30-120 minutes.
2. 20-60 minutes.
3. 15-20 minutes.
4. 5 minutes.

Question 2

A client is receiving norepinephrine (Levophed). The nurse knows vital signs must be continually monitored to watch for which effect?

1. Hypertension
2. Bradypnea
3. Oliguria
4. Tachycardia

makaylafy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: 30120 minutes is incorrect because the client should be observed in the outpatient setting for 2060 minutes after a drug injection because delayed anaphylactic reactions are possible.
Rationale 2: The client should be observed in the outpatient setting for 20-60 minutes after a drug injection because delayed anaphylactic reactions are possible.
Rationale 3: 1520 minutes is incorrect because the client should be observed in the outpatient setting for 2060 minutes after a drug injection because delayed anaphylactic reactions are possible.
Rationale 4: 5 minutes is incorrect because the client should be observed in the outpatient setting for 2060 minutes after a drug injection because delayed anaphylactic reactions are possible.

Global Rationale: The client should be observed in the outpatient setting for 2060 minutes after a drug injection because delayed anaphylactic reactions are possible.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Norepinephrine is a powerful vasoconstrictor; thus, continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required to prevent the development of hypertension.
Rationale 2: Continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required to prevent the development of hypertension.
Rationale 3: Continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required to prevent the development of hypertension.
Rationale 4: Continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required to prevent the development of hypertension.

Global Rationale: Norepinephrine is a powerful vasoconstrictor; thus, continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required to prevent the development of hypertension. Bradypnea, oliguria, and tachycardia are not typically monitored when a client is given norepinphrine.