Zyvox 600 mg IV once a day is ordered for a patient. The Zyvox is dissolved in 300 mL of NS and should infuse over 1 hour. Using tubing with a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL, how many drops per minute should the Zyvox be infused? ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
50 gtt/min
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A. Gentle massaging of extremities. B. Maintaining bed rest until taking in adequate p.o. fluids. C. Providing deep breathing exercises. D. Dangling client at side of bed for an extended time.
A 72-year-old woman lives with a number of chronic health problems and she has been informed that she will need to have hip replacement surgery
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A client is suspected of urine infection and is asked to collect a 24-hour urine specimen for culture. Which of the following measures can the nurse suggest to the client that may help prevent the urine specimen from becoming contaminated?
A) Urinate and collect the urine sample only before 5 a.m. B) Refrigerate the specimen until it is taken to the laboratory. C) Use the same receptacle for voiding and defecation. D) Collect and store the urine away from sunlight.
According to NIOSH in 1996, how many U.S. workers are assaulted at their place of work?
a. 1,050 b. 5,000 c. 10,000 d. 18,000