A potassium of 45 meql Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI-FINAL NURSING CONCEPT 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1) A postoperative client reports incisional pain. The client has two prescriptions for PRN analgesia that accompanied the client from the post anesthesia unit. Before selecting which medication to administer, which action should the nurse implement? a. Compare the client’s pain scale rating with the prescribed dosing b. Determine which prescription will have the quickest onset of action. c. Ask the client to choose which medication...

The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with A. A potassium of 4.5 mEq/L has Kayexalate(sodium polystyrene) B. Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions C. Sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) D. Sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) lOMoAR cPSD| ACADEMICMASTER ...