A nurse is reviewing a client's new prescription for indomethacin 100 mg PO now, then 50 mg PO TID with food for pain relief. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

Administer the medication twice daily.

Administer the medication as needed for pain.

Administer the medication 2 hr after meals.

Administer a loading dose of 100 mg PO.

Administer the medication with a snack.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : D,E

A. Administer the medication twice daily. - No, the prescription states 50 mg PO TID (three times a day), not twice daily.

B. Administer the medication as needed for pain. - No, the prescription specifies a scheduled regimen, not PRN (as needed).

C. Administer the medication 2 hours after meals. - No, the prescription advises taking it with food, not after meals.

D. Administer a loading dose of 100 mg PO. - Yes, the initial dose is 100 mg PO now.

E. Administer the medication with a snack. - Yes, the prescription advises taking it with food, so administering it with a snack aligns with this instruction.

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Correct Answer is ["4"]

Explanation

To calculate the dose of mycostatin oral suspension, the nurse needs to divide the prescribed amount of units by the concentration of units per mL.

In this case, the nurse should divide 400,000 units by 100,000 units/mL, which gives 4 mL.

The nurse should administer 4 mL of mycostatin oral suspension every 6 hours as ordered.

A. "I might have trouble staying on a low-fat diet after my surgery." B. "I can resume my normal activities in 1 to 2 weeks." C. "I will plan to be in the hospital for 24 hours following my surgery." D. "I hope that removing my appendix will make me feel better."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. "I might have trouble staying on a low-fat diet after my surgery."

- This statement reflects a concern about post-operative care and lifestyle adjustments. It's a valid concern but not a reason to delay the consent process or notify the provider. The client's ability to adhere to a low-fat diet can be addressed during pre-operative counseling or post-operative instructions.

B. "I can resume my normal activities in 1 to 2 weeks."

- This statement indicates an understanding of the post-operative recovery time frame, which is generally accurate for many laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients. This statement does not warrant delaying the consent process or notifying the provider.

C. "I will plan to be in the hospital for 24 hours following my surgery."

- This statement shows an understanding of the anticipated hospital stay after the surgery. It aligns with the typical length of hospitalization for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. There is no need to delay the consent process or notify the provider based on this statement.

D. "I hope that removing my appendix will make me feel better."

- This statement raises a red flag as it indicates a misunderstanding or confusion about the procedure. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy involves removing the gallbladder, not the appendix. This misunderstanding could lead to the wrong procedure being performed. Therefore, it's crucial to delay obtaining the signature and notify the provider to clarify the intended surgery with the client.

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A nurse is reviewing a client's new prescription for indomethacin 100 mg PO now, then 50 mg PO TID with food for pain relief. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

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A nurse is preparing to administer mycostatin 400,000 units PO every 6 hr. Available is mycostatin oral suspension 100,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer is ["4"]

Explanation

A nurse is preparing to witness a client sign a consent for a laparoscopic total cholecystectomy. The nurse should delay obtaining the signature and notify the provider if the client makes which of the following statements?

Correct Answer is D

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