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Title: The nurse is caring for a client with dyspnea resulting from pulmonary edema secondary to congestive ...
Post by: Mitch_ on Apr 4, 2017
The nurse is caring for a client with dyspnea resulting from pulmonary edema secondary to congestive heart failure. The health care provider is notified, and the nurse receives a verbal order for Lasix 40 mg STAT. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Administer the medication immediately.
B) Give the medication IV because the client is in distress and rapid effects are needed.
C) Hold the medication until the prescriber comes to the unit to clarify route and sign the order.
D) Clarify the route for administration.


Title: Re: The nurse is caring for a client with dyspnea resulting from pulmonary edema secondary to ...
Post by: Luceil on Apr 4, 2017
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Title: Re: The nurse is caring for a client with dyspnea resulting from pulmonary edema secondary to congestive ...
Post by: Mitch_ on May 19, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to actually provide an explanation, rather than just a letter!