A patient taking metronidazole for asymptomatic intestinal amebiasis comments to a nurse, My hands and feel have been falling asleep a lot. The nurse should:
1. inform the patient that numbness is a common and reversible side effect of the drug.
2. encourage the patient to move the hands and feet frequently to improve circulation.
3. stress the need to avoid constrictive clothing and crossing the legs.
4. withhold the drug and notify the prescriber.
Question 2
Quinine is prescribed for a woman with malaria. Before administering the first dose, which question should the nurse ask the patient?
1. Have you ever been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa?
2. Is there any chance you are pregnant?
3. Do you have a Jewish heritage?
4. At what age did menstruation begin for you?
A, A nurse is adding a medication to an IV line as a piggyback
Patient learns to not be afraid
Example of a patient statement.
Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient.
Note-taking