The health care provider has changed a client's prescription from the PO to the IV route of administration. The nurse should anticipate which change in the pharmacokinetic properties of the medication?- Skildor

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The health care provider has changed a client's prescription from the PO to the IV route of administration. The nurse should anticipate which change in the pharmacokinetic properties of the medication?

A. The client will experience increased tolerance to the drug's effects and may need a higher dose. B. The onset of action of the drug will occur more rapidly, resulting in a more rapid effect. C. The medication will be more highly protein-bound, increasing the duration of action. D. The therapeutic index will be increased, placing the client at greater risk for toxicity.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Because the absorptive process is eliminated when medications are administered via the IV route, the onset of action is more rapid, resulting in a more immediate effect.

Question 2 of 5

The nursing staff in the cardiovascular intensive care unit is creating a continuous quality improvement project on social media that addresses coronary artery disease (CAD). Which action should the nurse implement to protect client privacy?

A. Remove identifying information of the clients who participated B. Recall that authored content may be legally discoverable C. Share material from credible, peer-reviewed sources only D. Respect all copyright laws when adding website content

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To protect client privacy on social media, it is essential to remove any identifying information of clients who participated in the project. This ensures that sensitive information is not disclosed without consent and maintains confidentiality.

Question 3 of 5

The healthcare provider assesses a 2-year-old who is admitted for dehydration and finds that the peripheral IV rate by gravity has slowed, even though the venous access site is healthy. What should the healthcare provider do next?

A. Apply a warm compress proximal to the site. B. Check for kinks in the tubing and raise the IV pole. C. Adjust the tape that stabilizes the needle. D. Flush with normal saline and recount the drop rate.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In this situation, the healthcare provider should first check for kinks in the tubing and raise the IV pole. These are common causes of a slowed IV rate and should be addressed before considering other interventions.

Question 4 of 5

A healthcare professional stops at a motor vehicle collision site to render aid until the emergency personnel arrive and applies pressure to a groin wound that is bleeding profusely. Later, the client has to have the leg amputated and sues the healthcare professional for malpractice. What is the most likely outcome of this lawsuit?

A. The Patient's Bill of Rights protects clients from malicious intents, so the healthcare professional could lose the case. B. The lawsuit may be settled out of court, but the healthcare professional's license is likely to be revoked. C. There will be no judgment against the healthcare professional, whose actions were protected under the Good Samaritan Act. D. The client will win because the four elements of negligence (duty, breach, causation, and damages) can be proved.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The Good Samaritan Act protects healthcare professionals who provide care in good faith and offer reasonable assistance in emergencies. This law shields them from malpractice claims, even if the outcome for the client is unfavorable. Therefore, in this scenario, the healthcare professional is likely to be protected from judgment under the Good Samaritan Act.

Question 5 of 5

A community hospital is opening a mental health services department. Which document should the nurse use to develop the unit's nursing guidelines?

A. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 B. ANA Code of Ethics with Interpretative Statements C. ANA's Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice D. Patient's Bill of Rights of 1990

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The ANA's Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice are essential guidelines for nursing practice in various specialties, including mental health. The document outlines the expectations and responsibilities of nurses in providing high-quality care within their specific practice areas. In the context of opening a mental health services department, using the Scope and Standards specific to psychiatric-mental health nursing would ensure that the unit's nursing guidelines align with best practices and professional standards in mental health care.

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