NURSING NU1426

HESI PHARMACOLOGY 2015 SPECIALTY 1.ID: A nurse notes that the site of a client’s peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter is reddened, warm, painful, and slightly edematous near the insertion point of the catheter. On the basis of this assessment, the nurse first: Removes the IV catheter Correct Slows the rate of infusion Notifies the healthcare provider Checks for loose catheter connections Rationale: Phlebitis is an inflammatory process in the vein. Phlebitis at an IV site may b...

1. A nurse is caring for a client with histoplasmosis who is receiving intravenous amphotericin B (Fungizone). What should the nurse do while the medication is being administered? A Monitor the clien t’s urine output Correct B Monitor the client for hypothermia C Check the client’s neurological status Incorrect D Check the client’s blood glucose level Rationale: Amphotericin B can produce medication toxicity during administration and exhibit symptoms such as chills, fever, headache, vomiti...