PN End of Life HESI Case Study| Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

The client asks the practical nurse (PN) why his medication was changed. What is the most likely reason for this change? - B. Dry cough is a common side effect of an ACE inhibitor. The HCP ordered 80 mg of Valsartan (Diovan) to be administered twice daily. The available dose is Valsartan (Diovan) 40 mg tablets. How many tablets will the PN administer to Mr. Pinner with each dose? - 2 Which medication or combination of medications that Mr. Pinner listed as his home medications, may contribute to his upset stomach? - A. Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Norco) When reinforcing the teaching to a client about the use of nitroglycerin, which of the following points should the PN include? (Select all that apply.) - A. Nitroglycerin should be kept in a tightly closed container. D. Nitroglycerin should be dissolved under the tongue, not chewed or swallowed. Which of the following ECG findings indicate that Mr. Pinner may be having another MI? - C. ST segment elevation How much oxygen should Mr. Pinner receive at this time? - B. Give oxygen at 2 L per minute by nasal cannula titrated for saturation greater than 94%. What action should the PN take first? - A. Stop the HCP and remind the HCP of client confidentiality. What is the best response by the PN? - A. "Mr. Pinner, you may be correct. We do not know for certain if you have cancer and the HCP said further testing will be obtained." Mr. Pinner complains of pain to the PN. What is the best method for measuring his pain? - C. Ask the client to rate his pain on a scale of 0 to 10.