Ventricular tachycardia
The nurse notes a client’s cardiac rhythm suddenly shows ventricular tachycardia. It is most important for the nurse to administer which medication? a) calcium gluconate b) atropine sulfate c) amiodarone d) digoxin
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Health promotion activities
List two (2) health promotion activities that are evidence-based and explain how the activities benefit patients. You MUST include at least one reference per activity. The reference MUST be reputable and credible. Ex: Journal Articles.
Atrial fibrillation
Client has developed atrial fibrillation. The hear rate is 142 beats/min. Which is the priority action for the nurse to take? select one a) check bilateral capillary refill of the feet b) instruct the client to take a deep breath and hold it c) administer lidocaine 100 mg intravenously d) assess level of consciousness and […]
Clostridium difficile infection
Client is diagnosed with a Clostridium difficile infection. Which action is most important for the nurse to take? select one Keep the clients room door tightly closed at all times Wear a gown and gloves while assisting the client with bathing Instruct family members to use alcohol hand sanitizer before entering the room Instruct the […]
Oral iron replacement.
52 Nurse instructs a client about oral iron replacement. Which client statement indicates an understanding of the instructions? I need to take a stool softener every day Enteric coated iron preparations are absorbed better than tablets I will take the medication with a citrus juice It will be necessary for me to restrict my fruit […]
Diabetes and high blood pressure
You are assigned to administer medications to a client on the medical surgical floor. The client is 85 years old and has diabetes and high blood pressure and was admitted 2 days ago with difficulty speaking and swallowing. The provider wants to rule out if the client has had a stroke. The client’s allergies include […]
Client with bacterial meningitis
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Which observation requires an immediate action by the nurse? a) client reports sensitivity to bright lights b) apical heart rate is 100 beats/min c) client reports pain with neck movement d) Oral temperature 101.2 F (38.4 C)
Severe acute pancreatitis
20) The nurse provides cares for a client diagnosed with severe acute pancreatitis. Which finding does the nurse expect to observe during the assessment (Select all that apply.) a) nausea and vomiting b) white blood cell count 7,500 mm^3 c) serum calcium 5.8 mg/dL (1.45 mmo/L) d) localized right quadrant abdominal pain e) serum glyucose […]
Lowering nurse to patient ratios
If you had to implement this proposed evidenced-based-practice change of lowering nurse to patient ratios so to improve patient outcome such as decrease falls, CLABSIs, HAIs, and lower mortality in your healthcare institution, how could you respond to the questions below? 1. Describe the anticipated barriers to the change process in your institution. Include the […]
Care of the Vulnerable Populations
NURS 4312 Care of the Vulnerable Populations Assignment: Case Study Voice Over PowerPoint Presentation voice-over PowerPoint presentation. This final activity will bring together all of the concepts you have learned throughout this course. Assignment Resources: Primary: Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2018). Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing (5th ed.). […]
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