A nurse is planning to teach a group of nurses about the uses of mannitol. Which of the following client conditions is an indication for administering this medication?

A) Temperature - While temperature monitoring is important, it is not the priority assessment immediately following administration of midazolam.

B) Heart rate - Heart rate monitoring is important but is not the priority assessment immediately following administration of midazolam.

C) Oxygen saturation - Oxygen saturation is the priority assessment following administration of midazolam for moderate sedation to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.

D) Level of consciousness - While assessing the level of consciousness is important, oxygen saturation is the priority assessment to detect any respiratory depression or hypoxemia.

Understanding: A, B, E, D

No understanding: C

Rationale:
A. "I should take my medication on an empty stomach."- Taking Ferrous Sulfate on an empty stomach can enhance its absorption.
B. "I should avoid taking antacids while on this medication."- Antacids can decrease the absorption of iron, so it's important to avoid taking them concurrently with iron supplements to ensure the medication's effectiveness.
C. "If I experience black stools, I should notify my provider."- Black stools are a common side effect of Ferrous Sulfate due to unabsorbed iron and do not usually necessitate notifying a provider unless accompanied by other symptoms.
D. "I should rinse my mouth after taking this medication."- Iron supplements can cause staining of the teeth, so rinsing the mouth after taking the medication can help prevent this side effect by remove any residual iron from the dental enamel.
E. "I should take this medication with orange juice."- Taking Ferrous Sulfate with vitamin C, such as orange juice, can increase iron absorption.