The unit of measurement of the desired dose must be the same as the dose on hand
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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a. Hypervolemia b. Hyperkalemia c. Hyponatremia d. Hypoglycemia
Which of these medications is usually prescribed initially for the client who has rheumatoid arthritis?
a. antimalarials b. corticosteroids c. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) d. salicylates
The nurse prepares to irrigate a client's wound with an antibiotic in solution. How many milliliters of a 45% gentamycin solution will contain 9 grams of gentamycin?
1. 6 2. 8 3. 14 4. 20
An 8 year-old male client takes methylphenidate (Ritalin) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His mother reports to a nurse that her son has a very poor appetite, and she struggles to help him gain weight
What teaching should the nurse provide? A) Administer the client's medication immediately after meals. B) Administer the client's medication at bedtime. C) Skip a dose of the medication when the client does not eat anything. D) Assure the client's mother that her son will eat when he is hungry.