Compute the requested information. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers
The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.
A pediatrician has ordered ampicillin 50 mg/kg/day p.o. divided q.6h for a child who weighs 44 lb.
How many teaspoons should the child's parent administer per dose? __________ t
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
0.5 or 1/2
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The nurse is caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease. The nurse notes that the health care provider documented that the patient has neurocognitive disorder instead of documenting dementia. Why would the health care provider document in this manner?
1. The word dementia is outdated and no longer used. 2. The word dementia does not describe the patient's condition. 3. The word dementia may increase stigma regarding the patient's condition. 4. The word dementia may be confused with delirium.
A pregnant woman is asked to observe fetal movements as a fetal-assessment technique. You would instruct her to
A) report if she feels no movement for any half-hour period. B) count only movements that are strong enough to hurt. C) count fetal movements for 1 hour at the same time each day. D) choose a different time frame each day to count movements.
A patient with acute pancreatitis begins to demonstrate confusion and agitation. Which of the following does this information suggest to the nurse?
1. increasing intracranial pressure and efforts need to be implemented immediately to reduce the pressure 2. an acute cerebral vascular accident is imminent 3. confusion is because of an increase in serum ammonia and efforts need to be implemented to reduce this level 4. neurological changes are common and further assessment should be done with the Glasgow Coma scale