Chapter 9, Problem 3R

How do you identify a client according to facility/agency policy prior to administration of red blood /blood products? (e.g., order for administration, correct type, correct client, crossmatching complete, consent obtained). Briefly discuss the 2 nurse verification process.

Ellen Armstrong, cmas (amt), is responsible for all patient insurance billing procedures, Ellen has the following information: Total charges Allowed charges Office visit $150.00 $100.00 Return visit $80.00 $75.00 Deductible has not bee satisfied. Calculate the patient's correct billing if the provider accepts assignment. Calculate the patient's correct billing if the provider does not accept assignment.

The nurse reviews the electronic health record (EHR) of a 16-year-old client admitted to the pediatric unit for treatment following an overdose of acetaminophen. In what order should the nurse perform these prescriptions, from first to last?Insert peripheral venous access deviceNormal saline 100 mL bolusN-acetylcysteine infusion 150 mg/kg over one hourN-acetylcysteine infusion 12.5 mg/kg over four hoursN-acetylcysteine infusion 6.25 mg/kg over sixteen hoursClear liquid diet as tolerated

A patient has a normal cardiac rhythm and a heart rate of 72 beats/minute. The nurse determines that the P-R interval is 0.24 seconds. The most appropriate intervention by the nurse would be to: 1. document the finding and continue to monitor the patient 2. give atropine per agency dysrhythmia protocol 3. notify the health care provider immediately 4. prepare the patient for temporary pacemaker insertion

Which statement would be made by the nurse teaching a client about the use of tampons? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. "Wash your hands before inserting a tampon." "Use a superabsorbent tampon during the daytime." "Use sanitary napkins at nighttime." "Report any physical changes while using a tampon." "Avoid using feminine deodorant sprays and douches during tampon use."

A nurse writing a post-surgical client's plan of care has included ambulation several times daily. What is the best rationale for this intervention?

A client asks the nurse about the significance of black box warnings included on the label of specific prescription medications. What information should the nurse provide to the client? Select all that apply. "They advise the nurse about look-alike or sound-alike drugs." "They advise the client about serious potential risks related to the use of the drug." "They advise the healthcare professional about serious side effects related to the use of the drug." "They advise the healthcare professional about serious potential risks related to the use of the drug." "They advise the nurse about the dosage strength of the drug and the recommended route of administration." "They indicate the need to consult the pharmacist, and seek reliable drug references and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations."

Which information would the nurse include when educating a client who is scheduled for uterine artery embolization? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. "Do not drink alcohol or smoke for 24 hours before the procedure." "Stop taking any acid-suppressing medications the day before the procedure." "Start nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antihistaminic medication, and laxatives the day before the procedure."  "A low-grade fever is normal, but contact the health care provider if your temperature is 102.2°F (38.9°C) or higher." "After the procedure, nausea and vomiting should not occur, so call the health care provider immediately if these are experienced."

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