A patient being treated for terminal cancer is prescribed morphine sulfate through a continuous intravenous infusion. The pharmacy is requesting the patient's current weight in kilograms
During the last measurement, the patient's weight was documented as 128 lbs. What should the nurse calculate this patient's weight in kg to be?
Correct Answer: 58.1
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The nurse administers a tuberculin screening test to a patient who has no known risk factors for tuberculosis. When the test site is read 48 hours later, which result is considered positive?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false