Round your answer to the nearest whole number. A patient is receiving dopamine at 12 mL/h. The concentration of dopamine is 800 mg/250 mL of 0.9% NS. The patient's weight is 70 kg
Calculate the micrograms per kilogram per minute the patient is receiving. ____________________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
9.1 mcg/kg/min
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a. Blood pressure decrease from 180/72 mm Hg to 144/50 mm Hg b. Daily weight increase from 55 kg to 57 kg c. Heart rate decrease from 100 beats/min to 82 beats/min d. Respiratory rate increase from 12 breaths/min to 15 breaths/min
An older patient with dementia is referred for adult day services (ADS). The patient's daughter asks the nurse about the benefits of ADS. The nurse considers which of the following in formu-lating a response? (Select all that apply.)
a. ADS are designed to provide social and some health services for older adults. b. ADS are covered under Medicare Part B. c. ADS offer respite services for caregivers from the responsibilities of caregiving. d. ADS often provide educational programs and support groups for caregivers. e. ADS are all staffed with registered nurses.
The nurse uses the acronym MAWDS to teach a patient about self-care management for heart failure. Which instruction would this method contain?
1. "You should return to the clinic for monthly follow-up.". 2. "Check your weight daily.". 3. "Elevate the feet for twenty minutes twice daily.". 4. "Avoid large crowds.".
The nurse provides care to patients autonomously. This nurse is functioning by
a. enabling others to do for themselves c. authority b. being self-directed d. empowering patients