A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate as part of her treatment for severe preeclampsia. The nurse is monitoring the woman's serum magnesium levels. Which level would the nurse identify as therapeutic?
A) 3.3 mEq/L
B) 6.1 mEq/L
C) 8.4 mEq/L
D) 10.8 mEq/L
B
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a. hypertension, alcohol abuse, and benzodiazepine administration. b. coma, hypoxemia, and trauma. c. dementia, hypertension, and pneumonia. d. coma, alcohol abuse, hyperglycemia
The mother of a 3-month-old breastfed infant asks about giving her baby water because it is summer and very warm. What should the nurse tell her?
a. Fluids in addition to breast milk are not needed. b. Water should be given if the infant seems to nurse longer than usual. c. Clear juices are better than water to promote adequate fluid intake. d. Water once or twice a day will make up for losses resulting from environmental temperature.
A patient will begin taking albuterol (Proventil) to treat asthma. When teaching the patient about this drug, the nurse will make which recommendation?
a. Report rapid or irregular heart rate. b. Drink 8 to 16 extra ounces of fluid each day. c. Monitor serum glucose daily. d. Take a calcium supplement.
A nurse is administering intermittent IV medication to an active adolescent. Which of the following IV systems could be used to allow the patient more freedom?
A) Peripheral venous access device B) Continuous intravenous infusion C) Volume-control administration set D) Intravenous infusion