Instruct client to avoid taking calcium within 4 hr of levothyroxine administration, as
calcium can interfere with the effectiveness of the medication.
Levothyroxine interaction
Identify bradycardia as a component of Cushing's triad in a client with increased
intracranial pressure from a traumatic brain injury.
, Cushing's triad
Identify a heart rate of 110/min as a finding indicating fluid volume deficit.
Fluid volume deficit assessment
Identify orthostatic hypotension as an adverse effect of enalapril.
Adverse effect of enalapril
Ensure a client signs informed consent before receiving a placebo during a research
trial.
Client rights
Report Hgb level of 8 g/dL to provider as an indicator of postoperative hemorrhage or
anemia.
, Postoperative lab values
Advise against placing plants or flowers in the client's room to prevent Pseudomonas
aeruginosa infection.
Give this one a try later!
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection prevention
Report blood pressure of 170/80 mm Hg to the provider as a priority finding.
Give this one a try later!
Hyperthyroidism assessment
Obtain vital signs first when caring for a client who is vomiting blood mixed with food
after a meal, as this indicates a potential rupture of esophageal varices.
Give this one a try later!
Portal hypertension
calcium can interfere with the effectiveness of the medication.
Levothyroxine interaction
Identify bradycardia as a component of Cushing's triad in a client with increased
intracranial pressure from a traumatic brain injury.
, Cushing's triad
Identify a heart rate of 110/min as a finding indicating fluid volume deficit.
Fluid volume deficit assessment
Identify orthostatic hypotension as an adverse effect of enalapril.
Adverse effect of enalapril
Ensure a client signs informed consent before receiving a placebo during a research
trial.
Client rights
Report Hgb level of 8 g/dL to provider as an indicator of postoperative hemorrhage or
anemia.
, Postoperative lab values
Advise against placing plants or flowers in the client's room to prevent Pseudomonas
aeruginosa infection.
Give this one a try later!
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection prevention
Report blood pressure of 170/80 mm Hg to the provider as a priority finding.
Give this one a try later!
Hyperthyroidism assessment
Obtain vital signs first when caring for a client who is vomiting blood mixed with food
after a meal, as this indicates a potential rupture of esophageal varices.
Give this one a try later!
Portal hypertension
