The nurse plans care for the patient who is receiving theophylline for the treatment of refractory asthma. Which nursing intervention does the nurse include to assess for complications of the drug?
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The patient on bowel rest has been prescribed 10% dextrose total parenteral nutrition at 50 mL/h, intravenous lipids 3 grams/kg/day, and 10 mg intravenous famotidine every other day. Which information in the patient’s chart prompts the nurse to contact the provider?
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- Difficulty: 8
The nurse assesses the peripheral IV site of the patient who is receiving norepinephrine, which was started for profound, life-threatening hypotension and finds the hand to be firm to the touch, cool, and pale. Which action does the nurse take?
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