Chapter 11, Problem 19RQ

Based on your diagnosis for Ema, name and briefly summarise the rationale for 10 different medical treatments that may be required in the future for Ema. Structure this in list form.

During therapy with an intravenous aminoglycoside, the patient calls the nurse and says, “I’m hearing some odd sounds, like ringing, in my ears.” What is the nurse’s priority action at this time?a) Reassure the patient that these are expected adverse effects.b) Reduce the rate of the intravenous infusion.c) Increase the rate of the intravenous infusion.d) Stop the infusion immediately.

NSAID administration is CONTRAINDICATED in patients with a history of _______________. A) Heart Attack B) Hypertension C) Gastric Ulcers D) Angina