Give or Hold
Metoprolol 50 mg is due now. Pt HR is 58. Baseline HR 75. BP WNL
what is hold?
Any time a nurse is concerned about patient decompensation, they can notify a _____ for orders
what is a provider?
I can find evidence-based, specialty information on devices, procedures and general care in the...
what is the resource library?
Lasix 40 mg IV is due. Pt BUN/Cr. is 21/1.3. K+ 3.2. WBC 11.0. Is this med safe to give?
what is no?
A patient with terminal cancer wants to stop treatment and focus on being comfortable during the time he has left. The nurse would consult...
what is hospice care?
I can learn more information about how to manage suspected c-diff infection by going the...
what is the antimicrobial stewardship site?
Patient has ampicillin ordered prior to procedure. Penicillin allergy is noted in chart. The nurse should...
what is hold the med and notify the provider?
Patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is being recommended dialysis and would like to discuss goals of treatment and pain management. The nurse can consult...
what is Palliative care?
Guidance on postmortem care, advance directives, limitations to life-sustaining treatments, and organ, tissue and eye donation can all be found in...
what is PolicyStat?
A provider orders Ativan 2mg for an elderly patient with agitation/delirium. The nurse is concerned about the dose. They should...
what is hold and clarify?
A patient codes and does not make it. The nurse knows that ______ must be notified within 1 hour of time of death
what is LifeBanc?
I'm unsure how to change a central line dressing. I can go to the ____ page on the DWP for videos and checklists.
what is the CVAD page?
A patient develops shortness of breath shortly after an IV antibiotic is started. They describe feelings of doom. The nurse should...
what is stop the med immediately?
A patient dies while in restraints. The nurse is required to notify the...
what is the medical examiner?
I'm not sure if IV Octreotide is compatible with D5 1/2NS. I can find out by going to...
what is Lexi-Drugs?