A patient is receiving intravenous vancomycin. If the infusion is administered too rapidly, which complication is the most likely?
1. Cardiomyopathy
2. Angioedema
3. Red man syndrome
4. Neurotoxicity
Question 2
When serious adverse effects in patients treated with vancomycin are assessed, the nurse includes the evaluation of:
1. cross-sensitivity if the patient is allergic to penicillin.
2. liver function studies for evidence of hepatic toxicity.
3. the peripheral nerves and grip strength for signs of neuropathy.
4. hearing and balance for evidence of ototoxicity.
Physical therapist assisting a patient to walk in the parallel bars.
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is from Another Culture
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is Frightened, Angry, or Anxious
Amniocentesis. The patient is examined with ultrasound to determine the placental site and to locate ...
A surgeon holds a pacemaker next to an X-ray of a pacemaker implanted in a patient’s chest.
Severe periodontitis in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes.