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Phosphate
A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is receiving calcium acetate 867 mg by mouth. A decrease in
which blood value indicates to the nurse that the medication is having the desired affect?
Apply the new patch today and use a backup method for 7 days
A client who uses transdermal contraceptive, calls to the clinic because she forgot to apply a new patch
three days ago. Which instruction you should provide to the client?
Contact the healthcare provider
A client with a history of anaphylactic reaction to penicillin receives a prescription for cephalexin 500mg
by mouth twice daily, which action should the nurse take?
Determine the frequency and consistency of bowel movements
Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform which
assessment?
Elective surgery is scheduled in two hours
A client has a prescription for clopidogrel bisulfate 75 mg by mouth day et 0900. In which situation
should the nurse hold this medication?
, Body mass index
A client is receiving orlistat part of a weight management program. Which ongoing assessment should
be included in the plan of care to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Check acid-base and electrolyte values
Based on a client's serum digoxin level a client is diagnosed with digoxin toxicity. Which action should
the nurse expect to implement?
Describes life as without purpose
An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been taking duloxetine (Duloxetine is used to treat
depression and anxiety) for the past 12 days. Which assessment finding requires immediate attention?
Report any tendon pain or swelling to the healthcare provider immediately, Limit exposure to sunlight
and avoid tanning beds, and Increase fluid intake while taking the medication.
The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
tablets, which were prescribed because of a suspected anthrax exposure. Which instructions should be
included in the teaching plan?
Restlessness
Hormone replacement therapy with levothyroxine sodium is prescribed for a client with
hypothyroidism. The nurse should instruct the client to reports certain symptoms because it indicates
that the client is taking too much of the hormonal agent levothyroxine sodium?
"What other medications are you taking?"
A female client experiencing anxiety tells the nurse that she has started taking St. Jhon's wort, an herbal
supplement. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask?