The physician orders heparin 3500 units subcutaneous daily postoperatively. The medication is supplied in 5000 units/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
0.7 mL
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a. With the head lower than the body b. Flat with the legs elevated c. Flat on the back d. In a side-lying position
A patient presents to a clinic complaining of a leg ulcer that isn't healing; subsequent diagnostic testing suggests osteomyelitis. The nurse is aware that the most common pathogen to cause osteomyelitis is what?
A) Staphylococcus aureus B) Proteus C) Pseudomonas D) Escherichia coli
A client is volunteering to donate blood for the second time and was mailed a letter telling him that he has type AB blood. If the client requires a blood transfusion in the future, what type of blood must he receive?
A) They can receive blood from persons with any type of blood if the RH factor is compatible. B) They can only receive blood from persons with type A blood. C) They can only receive blood from persons with type B blood. D) They can only receive blood from persons with type O blood if the RH factor is positive.
A school-age child with hemophilia falls on the playground and goes to the nurse's office with superficial bleeding above the knee. The nurse should
1. apply a warm moist pack to the area. 2. perform some passive range ofmotion to the affected leg. 3. apply pressure to the area for at least15 minutes. 4. keep the affected extremity in adependent position.