Tutor profile: Hannah K.

A patient has lisinopril scheduled at 12PM. Prior to giving this medication, the nurse obtains a full set of vitals and results are as follows (HR 70 BP 92/56 RR20 T 99.0 02 93. Which vital sign would make the nurse hold the medication expected to be given?

Blood pressure. This indicates hypotension and lisinopril (ACE inhibitor) can easily cause the patients blood pressure to drop more since it is a blood pressure-lowering drug.

A patient is getting discharged home from the Medical surgical unit after being in the hospital for 3 days. This patient is needing diabetic diet education. What would you instruct the client to eat? A. Hotdog with bun and teaspoon of ketchup B. 2 muffins and large cup of sweet tea C. Fried chicken breast and French fries D. Grilled Chicken breast and vegetables

D. Out of all options, this is the healthiest meal for a client with diabetes to eat

On a Med-surg unit, the nursing team consist of an RN, LPN, and CNT (certified nursing tech). Which patient should be assigned to the CNT? A. 56 year old patient experiencing uncontrolled glucose levels and needs insulin at this time B. 19 year old patient on a ventilator as a result of COVID-19 and currently needing additional medication for sedation C. 88 year old patient who is unsteady when walking and needing to go to the restroom and have a bowel movement. 4. 73 year old patient who is due for 12PM medications and is complaining because is 1205 and he has not received his medications yet

C. Out of all of these options, C is the only correct choice for a tech to complete. The other three options require further training and an advanced degree such as RN or LPN.