Ordered: 25,000 units of heparin in 250 mL D5W infusing at 8 mL/h. The hourly heparin dosage is
_____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
800 units/h
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The nurse is caring for a client from a different cultural background. The client has difficulty expressing beliefs about the treatment plan to the physician. Which nursing action would be most appropriate for this client?
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The nurse, caring for older school-age client recovering from an appendectomy, is preparing to help the family ambulate the child for the first time after surgery. Which non-pharmacological nursing strategy would be appropriate for this client?
A) A warm, moist pack over the site of the incision B) A splint pillow against the abdomen when moving or coughing C) Administering appropriate narcotic analgesics D) An ice pack over the site of the incision
The nurse states, "I have been asked to write a PICOT question for the next evidence-based nursing practice meeting. I am having trouble with the 'C' part.". Which question, asked by a peer, will be of most help to this nurse?
1. What is the cause of the problem you are investigating? 2. What are you calling for the intervention to do? 3. What intervention are you comparing to? 4. Which kind of clinical intervention do you plan to address?