You are preparing to give the injection of vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON). The order is to
give 0.5 mg subcutaneously on arrival in the nursery. The medication comes in a solution of
1 mg/0.5 mL.
Calculate how much medication you will draw up into the syringe.
0.25 mL
0.5 mg:x mL = 1 mg:0.5 mL
x = 0.25 mL
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a. Assess the man for a potential transfer to an assisted living facility. b. Meet with the man and family to problem solve. c. Collaborate with a social worker for food stamps. d. Ask the family about providing hot meals for him.
A client is lifting a box and experiences a sudden pain in the lower right side and upper thigh, with a "bulge" in the groin area. The nurse notes a tight band around the bulge. The client has probably developed which type of hernia?
a. abdominal, reducible c. inguinal, incarcerated b. femoral, strangulated d. umbilical, strangulated
The clinic nurse is alert for signs and symptoms of child abuse and attempts to see each child alone for screening if possible. The nurse is aware that child abuse is:
Select all answers that apply: A) The leading cause of death for children under 4 years of age B) Most often perpetrated by a parent C) Part of an ongoing cycle of violence D) Most often carried out by a stranger