The nurse is reviewing the chart of a patient who has been prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis. Which medication, if present in the patient’s current medication history would prompt the nurse to hold the metronidazole and contact the provider?

The patient receiving a continuous infusion of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) through a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line reports sudden onset dizziness, dyspnea, and tachycardia. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the patient is difficult to arouse. The IV tubing is noted to be cracked and have air in it. Which action does the nurse take first?

The patient receiving bosentan therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of dyspnea. Which nursing assessment is most important for this patient?