The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous polymyxin antibiotic. The patient reports dizziness along with numbness and tingling of the hands and feet. The nurse will perform which action?
a. Administer the drug since these are harmless side effects.
b. Hold the drug and notify the provider of these adverse reactions.
c. Obtain an order for an oral form of this medication.
d. Request an order for serum electrolytes.
Question 2
A patient will begin taking streptomycin as part of the medication regimen to treat tuberculosis. Before administering this medication, the nurse will review which laboratory values in the patient's medical record?
a. Complete blood count (CBC) with differential white cell count
b. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine
c. Potassium and magnesium levels
d. Serum fasting glucose
Symptoms of a patient in shock
Entry level nurse competencies
Building competency in patient centered care
Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.
Preparing a Wet Mount Slide
Medical Gymnasts Assist Patient in Performing Movements, 1909.