Reference no: EM133912198
Questions
1. What are the primary assessments, nursing interventions, and concerns, for a patient experiencing signs and symptoms of suspected small bowel obstruction?
2. The healthcare rovider ordered the following medications.
Lactated Ringers IV 125mL/hr
Hydromorphone IV 1 mg q4 hours PRN for moderate to severe pain (7-10/10)
Ketorolac 30mg IV q6 hours PRN for mild to moderate pain (4-6/10)
Naloxone 0.4-2 mg IV; repeat q3min PRN for respirations 10 or less; not to exceed 10 mg (0.01 mg/kg)
Ondansetron 4mg IV q6 hours PRN for nausea/vomiting
Acetaminophen 650mg PR q6h PRN for fever greater than 101.5°F, not to exceed 3,500mg in 24 hours
Piperacillin and tazobactam 3.337g q6h IVPB
Humulin R subcutaneous injection (100u/mL).
For each medication, describe the following:
Rationale/purpose
Mechanism of action
Safe dose range
Expected half-life
Side effects
3. What are non-pharmacological comfort measures for a patient experiencing nausea and pain?