The nurse should consider possible physiological changes while administering medications to the patient.
dislocation
infection of the joint
blood clots
wound haematoma (bleeding)
one leg longer than the other
wear
nerve damage
ongoing discomfort
Metal-on-metal complications
Loosening
what physiological changes should the nurse take in consideration when administering medications to the patient?
What modifications in methods of health teaching should be made to take into consideration the physiological changes of the aged adult?
1. what actions should the nurse take before administering the IV heparin? 2. What medication should the nurse have on hand for a patient receiving IV heparin therapy? 3. When evaluating Ms. J’s daily blood test results, the nurse notes decreasing hematocrit and blood cell counts, an aPTT of 90 seconds, and a platelet count of 95,000. How does the nurse interpret these findings?
When you see that a patient has an “additive” pathology, what should you take into consideration when performing this exam?
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is to undergo total hip arthroplasty. What physiological changes should the nurse consider when administering medications to the client?
When administering the drug adenosine to a patient with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), the nurse is to push it rapidly followed by a rapid flush. When watching the patient’s rhythm, the nurse sees the patient go into asystole then into a regular rhythm. What is the reason for this change in rhythm?
Which medication should a nurse have available when caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of morphine sulfate'? Naloxone hydrochloride • Activated charcoal • Atropine sulfate • Epinephrine hydrochloride A nurse should explain to a patient diagnosed with cirrhosis that the purpose of administering spironolactone to the patient to: • Reduce intestinal bacteria • Decrease serum potassium • Promote diuresis • Increase circulating blood volume A patient is to receive atropine sulfate and meperidine hydrochloride preoperatively. What...
A patient is receiving vasoactive medications in the treatment of shock. What is Dobutamine, why is given and when would it be given? What is Dopamine, why is it given and when would it be given? What is Epinephrine, why is it given and when would it be given? Why should these medications never be stopped abruptly? What are the important assessment strategies when administering vasoactive medications?
1. As a nurse, how will you educate an older adult patient that has physiological changes related to aging? (5 points) 2. A patient with a 30 year 1 ppd history of smoking was admitted to your unit because of shortness of breath. The patient has history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient was wheezing. What factors that may affect gas changes on this patient? (5 points) 3. A patient was diagnosed with respiratory failure. She was on...
10. When administering cyclosporine, the nurse notes that allopurinol is also ordered for the patient. What is a potential result of this drug interaction? a. Increased levels of cyclosporine and toxicity b. Reduced nephrotoxic effects of cyclosporine c. Reduced adverse effects of the cyclosporine d. Reduced uric acid levels
When medications were administered during the night shift, a patient refuses to take his 0200 dose of an antibiotic, claiming that he has just taken it. What actions by the nurse would ensure sound decision making and maintain patient safety? Indicate with References