A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who asks to review his medical record.

Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

You will have to submit a written request for access to your record.

We will provide you a copy of your records when we are preparing you for discharge.

Sorry, but you do not have the time to read your chart.

I can set up a time for you to meet with your provider to go over your medical record.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Patients have the right to access their medical records and review them with their healthcare provider.
The nurse should set up a time for the client to meet with their provider to go over their medical record.
Choice A is not correct because patients do not need to submit a written request for access to their medical records.
Choice B is not correct because patients do not have to wait until discharge to review their medical records.
Choice C is not correct because it is not appropriate for the nurse to deny the patient’s request to review their medical record.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Taking too much levothyroxine can cause side effects such as an elevated pulse1.

Choice A is not the answer because a decreased temperature is not a side effect of taking too much levothyroxine.
Choice B is not the answer because hypotension is not a side effect of taking too much levothyroxine.
Choice D is not the answer because constipation is not a side effect of taking too much levothyroxine.

A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

The nurse should administer 2 tablets.
Since each tablet contains 1.5 mg of dexamethasone, to administer a dose of 3 mg, the nurse should give 3 mg / 1.5 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Choice A is incorrect because 1 tablet would only provide a dose of 1.5 mg.
Choice C is incorrect because 3 tablets would provide a dose of 4.5 mg.
Choice D is incorrect because 4 tablets would provide a dose of 6 mg.

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A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who asks to review his medical record. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

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Correct Answer is B

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A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who asks to review his medical record.

Which of the following responses should the nurse make?