Heidi, who is a normally proportioned child, weighing 20 kg. BSA = __________ m2
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
20 kg = 44 lb
BSA = 0.80 m2
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A) Agitation and combativeness B) Tachycardia and elevated blood pressure C) Depressed respiratory rate and volume D) Hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis
While performing an admission history on a confused patient, a licensed practical nurse (LPN) assists the registered nurse (RN) by collecting secondary information about the patient. An example of secondary information would be that
1. The patient reports a history of chest pain. 2. The patient complains of chronic constipation. 3. The patient verbalizes anxiety about hospitalization. 4. The patient's spouse reports experiencing marital issues.
The nurse is having difficulty communicating with a hospitalized 6-year-old child. Which technique should be most helpful?
a. Recommend that the child keep a diary. b. Provide supplies for the child to draw a picture. c. Suggest that the parent read fairy tales to the child. d. Ask the parent if the child is always uncommunicative.
Which antihypertensive drug is considered safe for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
a. clonidine (Catapres) b. methyldopa (Aldomet) c. labetalol (Normodyne) d. carvedilol (Coreg)