You note that your patient speaks little to no English and furthermore shows some early signs of dementia. Provide at least two strategies that you can use to ensure that the patient understands her medication regime and the importance of taking her medications?
One of the responsibilities of the nurse administering medications is to ensure that medications are kept secure during medication administration. What are some strategies that you would use to ensure this? Provide three examples.
You are attempting to administer Mrs Fong’s regular medications including those for Diabetes and Hypertension when the patient refuses their morning medication. Provide at least three actions that you would take as an Enrolled Nurse in this situation.
Describe three indications for undergoing IV Therapy.
Describe three risks that may be associated with IV Therapy in addition to one strategy per risk that the Nurse can use to minimise any of these risks.
Mrs Fong states that she is experiencing pain post-operatively. She is charted for three different PRN pain medications including Fentanyl (IM) Endone (PO) or Panadol (PO). Describe in 50 words or less some strategies the nurse can use to assess Mrs Fong’s level of pain (NOTE: at least two pain assessment tools must be provided).
