A patient has an order for miconazole nitrate (Monistat) vaginal ...

[Capo]

A patient has an order for miconazole nitrate (Monistat) vaginal cream to treat a yeast infection. Place the following actions in the order in which the nurse would perform them to correctly administer the vaginal cream (1-5).
 
  (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence, do not use commas).
 
  1. Squeeze the tube to fill the applicator.
  2. Depress the plunger until all of the cream is inserted.
  3. Attach the applicator to the end of the tube containing the cream.
  4. Detach the applicator from the tube of medication.
  5. Wearing gloves, insert the applicator into the patient's vagina along the posterior wall for approximately 3 inches.

Question 2

A patient refuses to take a medication for depression, even after the nurse explains its purpose and the intended effect to help the patient. The nurse will document which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. The date, time, and reason for withholding the medication
  2. That the patient is being uncooperative
  3. The name of the prescriber notified of patient's refusal to take the medication
  4. Any information about times the patient has refused medication in the past
  5. The response of the prescriber

[karmakat49]

Answer to Question 1

ANS:
2, 5, 1, 3, 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 3, 5

[Capo]

Gracias!

[Jossy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it