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jessicacav

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The LVN/LPN is preparing to administer insulin to a patient with diabetes. What should the nurse assess prior to administering the insulin?
 
  a. Blood pressure
  b. Blood glucose
  c. Heart rate
  d. Temperature

Question 2

An LVN/LPN is evaluating the response of a patient 30 minutes after receiving an antihypertensive medication administered by the RN team leader. The LPN/LVN assesses the patient's blood pressure and notes the patient is now hypotensive.
 
  What is this is an example of?
  a.
  An adverse effect
  b.
  A desired response to a medication
  c.
  A therapeutic effect
  d.
  An allergic reaction


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millet

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The LVN/LPN should assess the patient's blood glucose to establish a baseline prior to administering the insulin. A baseline blood glucose may influence the decision to hold or administer the insulin based on the results.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
An adverse effect is seen when patients do not respond to their medications in the way they should or develop new signs or symptoms. When a patient has an adverse effect, the LPN/LVN should report this immediately to the RN or health care provider.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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