A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"This medication is safe to take with sorbitol."

"Antacids can be taken with this medication."

"I should monitor the client's electrolytes."

"I should administer this medication intravenously."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate should not be taken with sorbitol due to the risk of severe diarrhea and gastrointestinal complications.

B. Antacids can interfere with the effectiveness of sodium polystyrene sulfonate, as they alter gastrointestinal motility and affect potassium binding.

C. Monitoring electrolytes is essential because sodium polystyrene sulfonate can lead to electrolyte imbalances, particularly hypokalemia.

D. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is administered orally or rectally, not intravenously.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Simvastatin should be taken at bedtime, which is correct because the drug works best when cholesterol production is highest at night.

B. Acetaminophen is appropriate for treating fever as needed, with correct dosage and frequency.

C. Morphine administration is appropriate for managing pain in appropriate doses and timing.

D. Levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach, usually 30–60 minutes before breakfast. Therefore, taking it in the morning might require clarification if it’s not on an empty stomach.

Correct Answer is ["25"]

Explanation

Finding out how many milliliters are infused per minute: 1hr/100mL×1 hr/60min=100mL/60 min

Finding the drops per minute, we multiply the mL/min by the drop factor: 100/60 x 15/1 = 1500/60 gtt/min =25gtt/min

So, the nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver 25 gtt/min.

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A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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