What type of pump might be used when a drug cannot be mixed with the other solutions yet needs to be infused over 15 minutes?
What will be an ideal response?
Syringe pump
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1) Age at first sexual encounter 2) History of PMS 3) Birth control method used 4) Date of last menstrual period
The nurse caring for an older cognitively impaired patient with osteoarthritis in both hands assesses the patient for hand pain by
a. observing for facial grimacing when the patient uses a fork to eat. b. being alert for signs of agitation when washing the patient's hands. c. listening to detect moaning when patient makes a fist. d. watching for signs that the patient is re-luctant to shake hands.
A patient diagnosed with severe depression exhibits psychomotor retardation and a sense of worthlessness manifested in poor personal hygiene. The patient refuses to shower, stating, "I can't.". The nurse should:
a. not force the issue before a nurse-patient relationship has been established. b. matter-of-factly assist the patient to shower and dress in clean clothes. c. state that the patient will be required to shower the following morning. d. explain that others respond negatively to those with poor hygiene.
An elderly client diagnosed with schizophrenia takes an antipsychotic and a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (propranolol) for hypertension
Understanding the combined side effects of these drugs, the nurse would most appropriately make which statement? A. "Make sure you concentrate on taking slow, deep, cleansing breaths." B. "Watch your diet and try to engage in some regular physical activity." C. "Rise slowly when you change position from lying to sitting or sitting to standing." D. "Wear sunscreen and try to avoid midday sun exposure."