A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Massage the injection site after administering the medication.

Expel the air bubble from the syringe prior to administering the medication.

Hold the skin taut at the injection site while administering the medication.

Administer the medication into the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal area.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

The injection should be done on the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal wall. This is because there is adequate distribution of subcutaneous tissue in this region preventing injection into the muscle.

C-The skin should be pinched to ensure that the injection is delivered into the subcutaneous tissue

A-Massaging the area may cause irritation

B-The bubble should not be expelled

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Propranolol is a beta-blocker agent that is used to block beta adrenoceptors on blood vessels that leads to lower the heart rate. It used in clients with hypertension and heart failure. However, a heart rate below 60/min is alarming as the client is likely to develop symptoms of reduced perfusion such as fatigue

Spo2 of 95% and a respiratory rate of 22 are okay and not related to propranolol unless the client is asthmatic

D-A blood pressure of 106/68 is normal and requires no intervention

A. “Consumption of a high-protein meal can reduce the effectiveness of the medication” B. "You can experience vivid nightmares." C. "You may notice your urine becomes lighter in color." D. "The medication can cause nausea, so take with a meal." E. "This medication can make you light-headed if you stand up too quickly from a seated or lying position." F. "You may initially notice an increase in involuntary movements."

Correct Answer is ["A","B","D","E","F"]

Explanation

The medication causes a harmless discoloration or urine (Levodopa causes darkening of urine rather than lightening), high protein intake interferes with the availability of the medication in the CNS, The medication causes orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, The medication should be taken with a meal if nausea and vomiting occurs, Initially the medication can cause dyskinesia which should be reported, The medication also cause hallucinations and sleep disturbances

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A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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