The physician prescribes 1000 mL of 0.9% normal saline (NS) to run over 8 hours. The drop factor is 10 drops/1 mL
The nurse adjusts the flow rate to run at how many drops per minute? (Round off your answer to the nearest whole number and enter the answer in the space provided.)
__________ drops per minute
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The patient taking an antipsychotic drug asks the nurse how long he will continue to feel the effects of the drug after stopping the medication. What is the nurse's best response?
A) 2 to 4 hours B) 2 to 4 weeks C) 2 to 4 months D) 6 months
Which of the following measures should be the focus of the health care system in order to further reduce the rate of infant mortality?
1. Implementing programs to ensure women's early participation in ongoing prenatal care 2. Increasing the length of stay in a hospital after vaginal birth from 2 to 3 days 3. Expanding the number of neonatal intensive care units 4. Mandating that all pregnant women receive care from an obstetrician
Which of the following statements about adolescents and physical illnesses is accurate?
a. Physical illnesses decline in adolescents. b. Adolescents have increased upper respiratory infections. c. Adolescents have an average of one acute illness per month. d. Physical illnesses increase in adolescents because of a compromised immune system resulting from rapid physical growth.
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a patient. Which action is the priority?
1. Review the medication order and check for allergies 2. Obtain vital signs and record in electronic health record 3. Wash hands and prepare for a head to toe assessment 4. Assess the other patients and review their medications