When a patient is being administered a 20% mannitol intravenous (IV) solution at a rate of 100 g/24 hours (or 70
mg/min), which outcome data should the practical nurse (PN) prioritize in collection?
Select one answer.
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When a patient is being administered a 20% mannitol intravenous (IV) solution at a rate of 100 g/24 hours (or 70
mg/min), which outcome data should the practical nurse (PN) prioritize in collection?
Select one answer.
Prior to administering the H. pylori treatment regimen, which medication should the practical nurse (PN) check in the electronic medical record?
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Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, is prescribed for an adult client who is clinically depressed.
The client is admitted to the hospital due to suicidal ideation five days after starting the medication.
The client informs the practical nurse (PN) that the medication isn’t working as suicidal thoughts persist.
What information should the PN provide?
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What action should the practical nurse (PN) instruct the client to perform prior to the instillation of nasal drops?
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Mark whether the assessment finding represents a therapeutic result of the Bisacodyl administered, a non therapeutic side-effect, or an unrelated finding.
(Select All that Apply.)
A patient with an overactive bladder has recently started taking oxybutynin.
What observation should the practical nurse (PN) report to the charge nurse during the patient’s assessment prior to administering the medication?
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The practical nurse (PN) is managing a patient who is receiving fentanyl subcutaneously (SubQ) every hour for pain
control.
The patient’s pain level remains at 8 on a 10-point scale.
What is the most appropriate action for the PN to take?
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A 12-year-old child is undergoing a blood transfusion via an infusion pump and begins to complain of “itchy skin” 15
minutes after the start of the blood unit.
The child appears flushed.
What action should the practical nurse (PN) take?
Select one answer.