A health care provider prescribes OxyContin (Oxycodone), 7.5 mg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain for a child with sickle cell disease
The medication label states: "OxyContin 5 mg/1 ml." The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using one decimal place.
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Fill in the blank with correct word
1.5
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1. controlling. 2. complaining. 3. compromising. 4. arguing frequently.
A patient with type 1 diabetes reports mixing NPH and regular insulin to allow for one injection. What should the nurse tell the patient?
a. This is an acceptable practice. b. These two forms of insulin are not com-patible and cannot be mixed. c. Mixing these two forms of insulin may increase the overall potency of the prod-ucts. d. NPH insulin should only be mixed with insulin glargine.
Which statement or information obtained from a client during assessment for alcohol abuse alerts the nurse to the possibility of alcohol addiction?
A. The client says he or she drinks alcohol to feel less stressed and have a good time. B. The client has been arrested once for driving under the influence of alcohol. C. The client uses alcohol to stop his or her hands from shaking. D. The client drinks alcohol daily.