Hephrolithiasis
In 20 minutes, the healthcare provider (HCP) visits Mr. Skene and prescribes one tablet
of hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg/300 mg by mouth to be given now as a
preliminary pain medication. Which data in the client's medical record is important for
the nurse to review before administering hydrocodone/acetaminophen ? (Select all that
apply.) - ✔️✔️Allergies, Home medications, Liver enzymes, Vital signs
Scottish heritage. When discussing his usual dietary intake with the nurse, Mr. Skene
mentions that he does still enjoy many foods "from back home," such as smelt. Smelt is
a fish that is very high in purine and can promote the formation of uric acid crystals in
persons prone to developing them. Which response by the nurse is most helpful to the
client? - ✔️✔️How much and how often do you eat smelt?
The nurse takes Mr. Skene to the triage area and performs a focused assessment of his
nontraumatic, mid-lower flank pain. If a client has symptoms of tenderness at the
costovertebral angle (CVA), what should be the nurse's priority? - ✔️✔️Assess for
bladder distention.
The triage nurse continues to assess Mr. Skene's pain. Which elements should be
included in the pain assessment? (Select all that apply.) - ✔️✔️Quality, severity, timing
In 5 minutes, the triage nurse takes Mr. and Mrs. Skene to a treatment room, where the
ED nurse interviews Mr. Skene about his health history. Which reported chronic
condition in Mr. Skene's health history is most significant to his acute condition and the
reason for this visit? - ✔️✔️Gouty arthritis.
Mr. Skene's medical record has no allergies listed. Which action is the best intervention
for the nurse to perform next? - ✔️✔️Ask the client if he has any food or drug allergies.
Mr. Skene reports to the nurse that he has a codeine allergy. When he had a cold last
winter, he was prescribed cough syrup with codeine and it gave him a rash all over his
body. The HCP advised his wife to give him diphenhydramine 50 mg by mouth and it
got better in a couple of days. He states that he stopped taking the cough syrup and he
eventually got better. The nurse records the allergy report in Mr. Skene's medical record
and prepares to speak with the HCP. Which information is important for the nurse to
include in the conversation with the HCP? (Select all that apply.) - ✔️✔️The client has
no allergies listed in his medical record