A nurse is transcribing several telephone prescriptions into a client's medical record. Which of the following entries should the nurse make?

Levothyroxine 100 mcg PO qd

Heparin 15,000 units SC q12h

Lorazepam 0.5 mg PO qhs

Acyclovir 400 mg PO tid

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Levothyroxine 100 mcg PO qd "qd" is an error-prone abbreviation and should be avoided. It should be written as "daily."
B. Heparin 15,000 units SC q12h "SC" is an error-prone abbreviation and should be written as "subcutaneously."
C. Lorazepam 0.5 mg PO qhs "qhs" is an error-prone abbreviation and should be written as "at bedtime."
D. Acyclovir 400 mg PO tid This is correctly transcribed using acceptable abbreviations.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Offering alternative treatment options to a surgical procedure to a client This task involves making medical decisions, which is outside the RN's scope of practice and is the responsibility of the provider.
B. Explaining the risks of a surgical procedure to a client This task involves providing informed consent, which is the responsibility of the provider.
C. Discussing the benefits of a surgical procedure with a client This task involves providing informed consent, which is the responsibility of the provider.
D. Evaluating a client's ability to give consent for a surgical procedure Assessing a client's understanding and capacity to provide consent is within the RN's scope of practice and ensures that the client is informed and able to make decisions about their care.

A. Elevated blood pressure B. Decreased heart rate C. Report of epigastric pain D. Mental confusion

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Elevated blood pressure This is not a common manifestation of a UTI in older adults.
B. Decreased heart rate This is not associated with UTIs.
C. Report of epigastric pain Epigastric pain is more related to gastrointestinal issues.
D. Mental confusion Older adults with UTIs often present with mental confusion or altered mental status, rather than the classic symptoms seen in younger individuals.

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