The client was taking 250 mg of ampicillin every six hours. The doctor increased the dosage to 400 mg every six hours. What percentage of change was made in the dosage? ______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
60 %
Rationale : Fraction of change = change in dose/old dose = 150/250 = .6, or 60% increase in dosage.
Global Rationale:
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Mrs. Tran, a Vietnamese client, is to undergo cancer surgery. The nurse notes that Mrs. Tran is very frightened. The best way for the nurse to support Mrs. Tran and allay her fears is to:
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