Compute the answers to the following questions based on this information
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A patient's IV fluids are to be limited. His continuous IV order is for 2,000 mL of NS every 24 hours. He is to receive an IV PB of 150 mg of Netromycin in 100 mL NS infused in 2 hours, every 8 hours. His IV flow rate is controlled by an infusion pump.
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Answer the following questions about his IV PB.
What is the flow rate of his IV PB? __________ mL/h
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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The nurse is caring for a recently diagnosed patient with myasthenia gravis whose CT scan reveals an enlarged thymus gland
Which additional assessment parameter should the nurse complete to confirm the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis? A) Passive range of motion of the neck B) Check of deep tendon reflexes C) Application of painful stimuli to legs D) Visual screening using the Snellen chart
A 19-year-old woman started oral contraceptives 2 months ago. She now complains that she has noticed no improvement in her acne since she has been taking them. The nurse should provide what information?
a. The oral contraceptives are not strong enough if they have not worked by now. She needs a new prescription. b. It may take up to 6 months to see an improvement once oral contraceptives have been started. c. The benefits from oral contraceptives are not visible. These drugs work only in the basal layers of the skin. d. It is likely that she will need spironolactone in addition to oral contraceptives to obtain a beneficial effect on her acne.
A nurse conducts a smoking-cessation program for patients of a neighborhood clinic. This is an example of which of the following aims of nursing?
A) promoting health B) preventing illness C) restoring health D) facilitating coping with disability or death
A few days after discharge, the parent of an 8-year-old is concerned about the child's behavior at home
The child is treating her siblings badly and using language she knows she is not allowed to use. The parent asks for suggestions regarding how to handle this behavior. Which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to make to this parent? A) "Coming home is a difficult adjustment. Warn your daughter that you expect her to begin to behave better over the next few weeks." B) "Respond to her behavior in a firm, loving, consistent way." C) "Children often feel guilty for the attention they've taken away from their siblings and act out as a way of earning the attention." D) "Tell her you don't like her behavior and have her to stay in her room until she can be nicer to her siblings."