A newly admitted client vomits into an emesis basin as seen in the picture. The nurse should consult with the healthcare provider before administering which of the client's prescribes medications?
-Clopidogrel (Plavix), an antiplatelet agent, given orally
-Nitroglycerin (nitro-dur), an antianginal, to be given transdermally
-Methylprednisolone (solu-medrol), a corticosteroid, to be given IV
-Furosemide (lasix), a loop diuretic, to be given intravenously
-Enoxaparin
(lovenox), a low-molecular weight heparin to be given subcutaneous
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A client is admitted with a medical diagnosis of Addisonian crisis. When completing the admission assessment, the nurse expects this client to exhibit which clinical manifestations?
a. Thin, fragile skin, ecchymoses, and complaints of weakness.
b. Headache, diaphoresis, and palpitations.
c. Hypotension, rapid weak pulse, and rapid respiratory
rate.
d. Abrupt onset of hyperpyrexia, extreme tachycardia, and delirium.
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