Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Challenge Exam 1 100 Percent Complete Graded A+ Verified Answers

Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Challenge Exam #1 100%Complete Graded A+ Verified Answers 1. Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies The nurse is caring for a 65-year-old male client with a history of ischemic heart disease who has been admitted to the ICU following a myocardial infarction. The client is currently receiving lidocaine I.V. to manage his ventricular ectopy, which has been persistent. Which of the following factors would be most important for the nurse to consider in relation to the administration of this medication? ANS: -Presence of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) on a cardiac monitor 2. Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies A 72-year-old male patient with a history of atrial fibrillation and controlled hypertension has been initiated on warfarin therapy. Upon assessment of the patient’s history, it was revealed that he has a history of peptic ulcer. This patient also has a recent history of a peptic ulcer. Given the client’s medical history and current medication regimen, which of the following instructions should the nurse prioritize when providing discharge teaching? ANS: - B. Avoid foods high in vitamin K 3. Reduction of Risk Potential In a busy surgical unit, a nurse is preparing to insert an I.V. catheter for a 33- year-old patient who is scheduled for elective surgery and has a notably hairy forearm where the I.V. is to be placed. The patient is allergic to a variety of adhesives and has sensitive skin that is prone to irritation. Given these considerations, how should the nurse manage excess hair at the intended catheter insertion site? ANS:- C. Clipping the hair in the are