You have set an IV to deliver 250 mL of normal saline over three hours using microdrip tubing. How much fluid are you delivering every 30 minutes?
A. 56 mL
B. 64 mL
C. 42 mL
Ans: C. 42 mL
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A patient who had surgery for gallbladder disease has just returned to the postsurgical unit from postanesthetic recovery. The nurse caring for this patient knows to immediately report what assessment finding to the physician?
A) Decreased breath sounds B) Drainage of bile-colored fluid onto the abdominal dressing C) Rigidity of the abdomen D) Acute pain with movement
The nurse is providing home care for a patient who traditionally drinks herbal tea to treat an illness. How should the nurse respond to a request for the herbal tea?
A) "We do not allow our patients to drink herbal tea." B) "Why in the world would you want to drink that stuff?" C) "Let me check with the doctor to make sure it is okay with your medicines." D) "I have to fill out a lot of forms that you will have to sign before I can do that."
A nurse is reviewing changes in healthcare delivery and funding for pediatric populations. Which current trend in the pediatric setting should the nurse expect to find?
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