Larry obtained an initial set of vital signs from Mr. White. Given his medical history and current medications, which of the following findings should concern the nurse? - ANSWER Blood pressure 100/56
Larry receives a report on mr. white and recognizes that the report is incomplete. which of the following information should the nurse expect to receive when admitting this new client? (select all that apply.) - ANSWER Medical history
Current medications
Current allergies Vital signs
Mental status
Mr. White asks Larry if he can take the morning dose of his blood pressure medication, which he didn't take at home. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - ANSWER "I will need to review the medication orders from the provider."
Larry has reviewed the admission orders for Mr. White. Which of the following orders
is the priority at this time? - ANSWER Withhold the morning dose of metoprolol (Lopressor) today.
Larry is reinforcing information about possible adverse effects of metoprolol (Lopressor) with Mr. White and his son. Which of the following should Larry reinforce
as an adverse effect of metoprolol? - ANSWER Hypotension
Mr. White asks Larry why his blood pressure is low. Larry should tell Mr. White that which of the following is likely to contribute to his blood pressure being lower than normal? - ANSWER Presence of infection
Larry reviews the orders for Mr. White. Which of the following is the priority action? - ANSWER Request that the RN insert the IV catheter
Larry recognizes that starting antibiotic therapy before obtaining blood specimens may result in which of the following? - ANSWER Interfere with accurate identification of the pathogen
RN Michelle tells PN Larry that there is a dose of IV ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for another client in the medication room. Which of the following actions should Larry take? - ANSWER Insert the indwelling urinary catheter
Larry is preparing to gather information about Mr. White's pain by performing a symptom analysis. He should collect information regarding the following pain