An infant with hydrocephalus is scheduled to have a ventriculoperitoneal shunt inserted. Immediately following the procedure, which nursing action would best prevent decompression from excessive CSF flow?
A) Elevating the infant's head 60 degrees
B) Avoiding exercising the upper extremities during bathing
C) Positioning the infant with the head dependent to the body
D) Keeping the head of the infant level with the body
D
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A patient is to receive a drug at the rate of 30 mg/m2 p.o. daily . The patient has a BSA of 1.51 m2 . The strength of the drug is 125 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the patient receive?
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