A decompensating ICU patient’s blood culture is positive for gram positive cocci in clusters and the patient is started on IV oxacillin. The sensitivity results indicate the organism is resistant to penicillinase-resistant penicillins. The nurse anticipates which order from the provider?

The patient presents to the emergency department (ED) and states, “I don’t know what happened! I was walking and ran into a door with my right shoulder. I closed my right eye and my vision was normal, but when I closed my left eye, I couldn’t see anything at all!” The patient’s assessment is otherwise normal. The nurse reports this to the provider immediately for assessment. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask the patient while waiting for the provider to write orders for treatment?

The patient who has been prescribed methotrexate for the treatment of severe psoriasis has received medication teaching. Which statements indicate the teaching was effective? Select all that apply.