A nurse is caring for a patient who is on amphotericin B. On morning rounds the patient reports weakness, numbness, and a tingling sensation in his feet. What would be a priority action by the nurse?
A) Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake.
B) Use strict aseptic technique for drug administration.
C) Keep the bed in a low position and the side rails up at all times.
D) Reduce the drug dosage
Question 2
Sotalol is being given orally to a patient who has been admitted to the hospital. The nurse will plan care that includes
A) monitoring the patient's kidney function.
B) preparing the patient for a rectal administration of the drug if the oral dosage is not effective.
C) monitoring the patient for a minimum of 3 days in the hospital while on the maintenance dose.
D) observing for symptoms of cinchonism.
Palpating the Apical Impulse with the Patient on the Left Side
Lumbar puncture. Abbreviated LP, the lumbar puncture is a common procedure that withdraws cerebrospi
Nurse's hand over patients abdomen
Patient registration form.
Two Rounds of PCR