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Title: The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous lorazepam (Ativan) to a client. Which nursing inter
Post by: BreakFree on Feb 7, 2015
The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous lorazepam (Ativan) to a client. Which nursing intervention is a priority following the parenteral administration of this medication?
1. Assess for drug interactions with other medications.
2. Instruct client to change positions slowly, especially from lying to standing.
3. Monitor for changes in respirations.
4. Assess for seizure activity.


Title: Re: The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous lorazepam (Ativan) to a client. Which nursing i
Post by: ngin on Feb 13, 2015
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Title: Re: The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous lorazepam (Ativan) to a client. Which nursing inter
Post by: BreakFree on Feb 15, 2015
Sounds and feels right, thank you for the rationale.


Title: Re: The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous lorazepam (Ativan) to a client. Which nursing inter
Post by: ngin on Feb 16, 2015
Glad to help, definitely don't give up, they're easy once you get a hang of it.