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Sydney Sather ATI Video Case Studies (Challenge Questions)

HIPAA What should the nurse do in this situation? Go and remove the information from the computer immediately and apologize to the family member profusely. You should also find out who left the information on the screen and turn it over to your supervisor. Infection Control You should take all standard precautions such as gloves, hand hygiene, cleansing of equipment, and disposing of soiled laundry or materials. Furthermore you should obtain samples of the infection for testing in order to determine is other precautions such as isolation should be taken. Medication Administration The nurse should make sure that she is in an environment where she will not be interrupted. They should limit all distractions as well as double check all dosages and follow any guidelines in order to ensure a safe and accurate preparation and administration of the medication. Make sure that the patient does not have any contraindications to the medications that they are being administered and double check with a pharmacist if unsure.

Medication Interactions The nurse should teach the client that over the counter drugs such as NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Aspirin, and Naproxen) can reduce the effectiveness of the ACE inhibitor that he was prescribed. The patient should also avoid salt substitutes because they have potassium and the inhibitor makes the body retain potassium. Safe Dosage The nurse should be aware that albuterol together with ondansetron can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a rare side effect. Also Ondansetron and hydrocodone together can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucinations, seizures, extreme changes in blood pressure, increase heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, etc....