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appyboo

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A client reports indigestion, and has an order for aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide (Maalox) 2 teaspoons PO every 2-3 hours p.r.n. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse prior to preparing this medication?
 
  1. Check the client's identification band.
  2. Determine the client's knowledge of the medication.
  3. Determine when the medication was administered last.
  4. Calculate the dosage of Maalox in mL.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume excess secondary to congestive heart failure and chronic renal failure. Which of the following physician's orders would the nurse question?
 
  1. Administer diuretics.
  2. Restrict fluids.
  3. Daily weights
  4. High-sodium diet



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Sophiapenny

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The nurse first must determine when the medication last was administered to determine if it is time to administer it again. The ID band will be checked before administering, not preparing, the medication. Determining the client's understanding will be ascertained before administering the medication, and there is no need to calculate the dosage in mL.

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Rationale: Clients with excess fluids require a low-sodium diet because water retention increases with sodium increases. Diuretics, fluid restriction, and daily weights would all be appropriate orders for this client.




appyboo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


jackie

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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