Exhibits

The provider would like the client to continue with the captopril dose and restart the spironolactone. The provider wants the client to return to the clinic in 6 weeks with lab work done.

What 2 labs would be most appropriate for this client to complete on their return visit?

A client on alcohol withdraw protocol suddenly begins to have a seizure in his bed. After several minutes the seizure has not ended and the nurse suspects the client is suffering from status epilepticus. What is the priority action the nurse will take?

While assessing a client who takes acetaminophen for chronic pain, the nurse observes that the client's skin looks yellow in color. Which action should the nurse take in response to this finding?

After receiving five doses of filgrastim, the nurse notes that the client's white blood cell count has increased from 2,500/mm3 (2.5 x 109/L) to 5,000/mm3 (5 x 10°/L). Which action should the nurse implement?

White Blood Cell (WBC) [Reference Range: 5000 to 10,000/mm3 (5 to 10 x 109/L)]

The nurse prepares to administer a scheduled dose of labetalol by mouth to a client with hypertension. The client's vital signs are temperature 99° F (37.2° C), heart rate 48 beats/minute, respirations 16 breaths/minute, and blood pressure (B/P) 150/90 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take?

What 2 labs would be most appropriate for this client to complete on their return visit?

A male client with a history of heart failure (HF) complains of heartburn when he lies down after dinner.

The home health nurse should encourage the client to talk to the healthcare provider about using which over-the-counter medication to relieve this problem?

The nurse is administering the muscle relaxant baclofen by mouth (PO) to a client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

An older adult with iron deficiency anemia is being discharged with a prescription for ferrous sulfate enteric-coated tablets. To promote best absorption of the medication, which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

For each instruction, click to indicate whether the instructions given by the nurse are indicated or contraindicated to prepare for the client's first dose of captopril.

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What should the nurse double-check with a second nurse? Select all that apply.