The client is being treated with Herceptin. The nurse notes that ...

[vicotolentino]

The client is being treated with Herceptin. The nurse notes that the client is experiencing episodes of hypotension. The highest priority nursing intervention is to:
 
  a. stop the infusion.
  b. increase the rate of the infusion.
  c. decrease the rate of the infusion.
  d. notify the pharmacist.

Question 2

The client is being treated with Sprycel. The nurse notes that the tablets have been broken. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
 
  a. Notify the physician and hold the medication.
  b. Send the medication back to the pharmacy.
  c. Don gloves to administer the medication.
  d. Notify the pharmacist that tablets are broken.

[Edwyer]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The infusion should be interrupted if the client begins to experience hypotension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nurse should wear gloves if tablets of Sprycel have been broken.

[vicotolentino]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[Edwyer]

Great! Please up vote