Medical surgical nursing, 10th Edition : assessment and management of clinical problems

When assessing a pregnant patient with eclampsia who is receiving IV magnesium sulfate, which finding should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately? a. The bibasilar breath sounds are decreased. b. The patellar and triceps reflexes are absent. c. The patient has been sleeping most of the day. d. The patient reports feeling “sick to my stomach.” The loss of the deep tendon reflexes indicates that the patient’s magnesium level may be reaching toxic levels...

Which action can the registered nurse (RN) who is caring for a critically ill patient with multiple IV lines and medications delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)? a. Flush a saline lock with normal saline. b. Verify blood products prior to administration. c. Remove the patient’s central venous catheter. d. Titrate the flow rate of vasoactive IV medications. ANS: A A LPN/LVN has the education, experience, and scope of practice to flush a saline lock with norma...