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altibaby

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The client has been ordered treatment with Wycillin. The nurse notes that the solution is milky in color. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?
 
  a. Call the pharmacist and report the milky color.
  b. Add normal saline to dilute the medication.
  c. Call the physician and report the milky appearance.
  d. Administer the medication as ordered by the physician.

Question 2

The client has been ordered Cefazolin. The nurse anticipates an increase in the client's _____ from this medication?
 
  a. BUN and serum creatinine
  b. serum potassium
  c. serum calcium
  d. serum white blood cells


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

ANS: D
Wycillin has a milky appearance; this appearance should not concern the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Cephazolin will produce an increase in the client's BUN, creatinine, AST, ALT, ALP, LDH, and bilirubin.


altibaby

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

samiel-sayed

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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