Why would the RN choose to complete an apical-radial check on a client with heart disease?

A) A forceful radial pulse is too difficult to count correctly.
B) Both arterial and venous sounds can be heard simultaneously.
C) The pulse is bounding and easily obliterated.
D) A peripheral pulse may be inaccurate due to weakness of the heart.

Ms.Pillon is checking the medication administration record (MAR) and notes a dose of 2 gm of Tylenol (acetaminophen) ordered for her client.She identifies that the dose is twice the amount generally administered.What action should Ms.Pillon take?

A) Administer the medication as it was ordered
B) Check to see if previous shift nurses gave the medication
C) Collaborate with the prescriber about the order
D) Administer only the standard dose of the medication