Author Question: A patient is to receive nesiritide (Natrecor). Which patient assessments does the nurse check before ... (Read 79 times)

Deast7027 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is to receive nesiritide (Natrecor). Which patient assessments does the nurse check before giving this drug? (Select all that apply.)

a. Heart rate
b. Swallowing reflex
c. IV line for patency
d. Oral intake
e. Respiratory rate factors

Question 2

In the equation 2X = , which element is the numerator?

a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. X

k2629 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, C, E
Nesiritide is given by the IV route, so the nurse should always ensure that the IV line is patent. Heart and respiratory rate should always be assessed before giving this drug. The heart rate should be between 60 and 100 beats per minute and the respiratory rate should be between 12 and 20 breaths per minute.

Answer to Question 2

B
The numerator is always the top number in a fraction that will be divided by the bottom number (denominator).

Deast7027 · **Reply #2 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Thank you!

k2629 · **Reply #3 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Always glad to help...

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