Tygacil 50 mg IV once a day is ordered for a patient. The Tygacil is dissolved in 50 mL of NS and should infuse over 30 minutes. Using tubing with a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL, how many drops per minute should the Tygacil be infused? ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
17 gtt/min
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The nurse is caring for a client who has just received biopsy reports that indicate recurrence of metastatic stage IV breast cancer. The client's statement that indicates the acceptance stage of death and dying is,
a. "The test results are incredible." b. "The test results are positive." c. "The test results are negative." d. "The test results will be repeated next week."
A patient is confused. When communicating with the person, which is correct?
a. Avoid touch. b. Ask clear and simple questions. c. Ask the person to respond to you immedi-ately to keep him focused. d. Give thorough answers.