An incident report of the incident described in the previous question needs to be
completed. What is the appropriate wording to be included in the incident report?
a)"Patient was noted to have a low arterial blood pressure (76/40), and the vasopressor
medication was discontinued."
b)"Patient's vasopressor medication was infusing at a higher rate than ordered and the
medication was discontinued when the patient's blood pressure dropped to 76/40."
c)"Nurse M.J. started the vasopressor medication, the patient subsequently was noted
to have a blood pressure reading of 76/40, the medication was discontinued, and the
physician was also notified."
d)"Patient receiving vasopressor medication intravenously, blood pressure noted to be
76/40, and intravenous infusion discontinued. Physician notified and orders received for
500 mL normal saline administered for hypotension." - ✔️✔️D
The nurse is needing to provide information for Foley catheter insertion to a patient in
the patient's primary language. Which action would the nurse follow for the best
outcome in this situation?
a) Assume the process of translating "word for word" is sufficient when a treatment is
ordered for a culturally diverse patient.
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