The doctor wrote a written orders to give phenytoin( Dilantin) intravenously. The nurse should adminster the medication in which of the following fluid?. A. D5NS. B.D5W.C. C.Normal Saline. D.Lactated Ringer. Correct answer is C. Rationale: A,B,and D are wrong because they are not compatible with Dilantin. LR has calcium, and D5 has dextrose and cannot …
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON HYPONATREMIA.
To treat hyponatremia the doctor orders 0.45% solution intravenous infusion. Forty-five minutes after the infusion has started the patient became confused and combactive.What will be the immediate nursing action?. A.Tell the patient to relax that it is normal. B.Call the doctor for Benadryl 50mg intravenously. C.Stop the infusion immediately,and call the doctor. D.Document patient reaction. …
THE DAY OF SURGERY AS OUTPATIENT FOR RIGHT TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY.
After your knee surgery you were in postoperative care for 45minutes to 60minutes. Physical therapist ambulated you to the bathroom to urinate and to see if you can use your front wheel walker.The nurse gave you ice chips with sip of water and you tolerated well. DISCHARGE HOME INSTRUCTIONS AFTER KNEE SURGERY SAME DAY. You …
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