For the recovery room client experiencing the problem associated ...

[Yolanda]

For the recovery room client experiencing the problem associated with peripheral vasodilation resulting from anesthesia, the nurse should:
 
  a. administer opiod analgesics as prescribed.
  b. check the patency of the indwelling urinary catheter.
  c. cover the client with warm blankets and reassure that the condition soon passes.
  d. increase the IV fluids and recheck the client's dressing for bleeding.

Question 2

When preparing dantrolene for administration to a client the nurse should:
 
  a. rotate the vial until the fluid is clear.
  b. inform the client what the medication is and why it is being given.
  c. administer the medication slowly IV.
  d. assess the client for manifestations of malignant hypertension

[BAOCHAU2803]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the treatment for shivering.
B Incorrect: This is not the treatment for shivering.
C Correct: Peripheral vasoconstriction causes shivering, so the client should be provided warm blankets and reassured that the shivering soon passes.
D Incorrect: This is not the appropriate action for a client experiencing shivering.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: When preparing dantrolene, the vial must be rotated until the drug is clear before drawing up the medication.
B Incorrect: This is done prior to administering the medication, not while preparing it.
C Incorrect: This is done during administration of the medication.
D Incorrect: This drug is used for malignant hyperthermia, not malignant hypertension.

[Yolanda]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[BAOCHAU2803]

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