Special capsules, called _________, contain granules of medication having different coatings to delay the
release of some of the medication.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
spansules
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A) Proper dosage calculation B) Assessing changes in fluid balance C) Assessing changes in nutritional status D) Caloric needs
A nurse wants to empower the family of a mother who has been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Which of the following actions would the nurse most likely take?
a. Apply for emergency financial assistance on the family's behalf. b. Arrange for community members to assist with child care. c. Invite the mother to join a cancer support group. d. Teach the family how to navigate the health care system.
Who developed TeamSTEPPS®?
1. A healthcare system 2. A state health department 3. Insurers 4. The federal government
The nurse calculates the medication dose for an infant on the pediatric unit and determines that the dose is twice what it should be based upon the drug book's information
The pediatrician is contacted and says to administer the medication as ordered. Which actions should the nurse take next? (Select all that apply.) a. Notify the nursing supervisor. b. Administer the medication as ordered. c. Give the amount listed in the drug book. d. Ask the mother to give the drug to her child. e. Check the chain of command policy for such situations.