Author Question: The nurse reviews the physician's orders for the postpartum client admitted to the unit and finds ... (Read 70 times)

RODY.ELKHALIL · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse reviews the physician's orders for the postpartum client admitted to the unit and finds orders for pain that includes Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone) 1-2 tablets every 4 hours p.r.n.

and Tylenol (acetaminophen) 1000 mg every 4 hours p.r.n. The client reports pain rated 7 on a 1-10 scale with 10 being worst. What medication would the nurse administer? 1. Tylenol (acetaminophen) 1000 mg
2. Percocet 1 tablet now and another 1 in an hour if no relief
3. Percocet 1 tablet
4. Percocet 2 tablets

Question 2

A vegetarian client is at the clinic for an annual check-up. The nurse concludes that the client's vegetarian diet is adequate when the client lists which of the following as a staple in her meals?

1. Red beans and rice
2. Peas and lima beans
3. Bananas and broccoli
4. Tomatoes and corn

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: If the nurse administers 1 Percocet now, another one cannot be administered for 4 hours unless an additional order is received from the provider, so the nurse should administer 2.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Red beans and rice both contain different essential animo acids and are considered a complete protein when eaten together. They are also considered complementary proteins, since together they provide the client with a complete protein source. None of the other combinations offer a complete protein source. The only solitary plant source of complete protein is soy.