A health care provider prescribes naloxone (Narcan), 0.01 mg/kg IV times one, stat, for an opioid overdose. The child weighs 16 kg. The medication label states: "Naloxone (Narcan), 0.4 mg/1 ml." The nurse prepares to administer the dose

How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer to one decimal place.
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0.4

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The nurse is caring for a child who has been sedated for a painful procedure. The priority nursing activity for this child is to:

1. Allow parents to stay with the child. 2. Monitor pulse oximetry. 3. Assess the child's respiratory effort. 4. Place the child on a cardiac monitor.

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Which process is increased in the early morning?

a. Fibrinolytic activity c. Asthma symptoms b. Blood plasma d. Rheumatoid arthri-tis pain

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The risk of low birth weight or prematurity is greater

1. For younger teens 2. For the first birth to a teen 3. With excessive weight gain in the mother 4. With low fat intake

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Ayurveda practitioners do not use herbs in their practice.

a. True b. False

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