The order is for 3300 mL to infuse in 17 hours using a 10 gtt/mL set. Calculate the gtt/min to the nearest whole number
What will be an ideal response?
32 gtt/min
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The nursing process is a sequential method of problem solving that nurses use and includes which steps?
a. Assessment, treatment, planning, evaluation, discharge, and follow-up b. Admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning c. Admission, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and discharge planning d. Assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Failures and inadequacies in the health care facility's operation and organization are often misinterpreted as ethical issues. These issues are known as
a. systems problems. c. ethical issues. b. social problems. d. governmental problems.
The client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus develops diabetic ketoacidosis after a religious fast. The client tells the nurse, "I have fasted during this season every year since I became an adult. I am not going to stop now."
The nurse is not knowledgeable about this particular religion. What is the best action for this nurse? 1. Tell the client that it is different now because of the diabetes. 2. Do some research into the meaning of fasting in this religion. 3. Ask family members of the same religion to discuss fasting with the client. 4. Request a consult from a diabetes educator.
Which features should be present in a therapeutic milieu for a patient with a hallucinogen overdose?
a. Simple and safe b. Active and bright c. Stimulating and colorful d. Confrontational and challenging