The Nurse Is Reviewing New Postoperative Orders and Notes That

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing new postoperative orders and notes that the order reads, "Give hydroxyzine (Vistaril) 50 mg IV PRN nausea or vomiting." The patient states that he has slight nausea. Which action by the nurse is correct at this time?

• A) Hold the dose until the patient states that the nausea is severe.
• B) Give the dose orally instead of intravenously.
• C) Give the patient the IV dose of hydroxyzine as ordered.
• D) Call the prescriber to question the route that is ordered.

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