Medical Surgical (NUR425)

Which information should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed niacin to lower lipid levels? Which information should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed niacin to lower lipid levels? "Take your niacin tablet with food and at least one full glass of water." "It may be time to ask your healthcare provider about switching to another drug." "Be sure to take your niacin on an empty stomach as soon as you arise." "Take one aspirin 30 minutes before you take your niacin."

Which assessment data obtained from a client receiving a statin is a priority for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? Which assessment data obtained from a client receiving a statin is a priority for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? "My calves hurt, and I had a hard time walking to the bathroom." "Will you call my healthcare provider? I have a really bad headache." "I know I just started this medicine yesterday, but my stomach really is upset." "My heart rate really went up this morning."

A client is prescribed an intravenous infusion of milrinone (Primacor) for acute heart failure. Which is a priority nursing assessment during the infusion? A client is prescribed an intravenous infusion of milrinone (Primacor) for acute heart failure. Which is a priority nursing assessment during the infusion? Monitor for hypertension Vital signs every 15 minutes Continuous ECG monitoring Monitor for symptoms of atrial fibrillation

The nurse has completed the education for a client prescribed gemfibrozil (Lopid). Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information? The nurse has completed the education for a client prescribed gemfibrozil (Lopid). Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information? "I must take this medication with food or I can have heartburn." "My physician said it really doesn't matter how I take this medication." "Taking this medication with yogurt will help it to absorb better." "I should take this medication on an empty stomach to help it absorb better."

Which should the nurse recognize are adverse effects associated with digoxin (Lanoxin)? Which should the nurse recognize are adverse effects associated with digoxin (Lanoxin)? Tachycardia and hypotension Anorexia and nausea Anorexia and constipation Blurred vision and tachycardia

Which classification of prescription should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed to a client newly diagnosed with chronic heart failure? Which classification of prescription should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed to a client newly diagnosed with chronic heart failure? Beta-adrenergic blockers Diuretics Cardiac glycosides Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor