Intravenous dantrolene 2 mg/kg is prescribed for preoperative prophylaxis for a patient with a history of malignant hyperthermia. The patient weighs 132 lb. How many milligrams will the nurse administer? _____ mg
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
120
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A pregnant woman who is due to give birth in 2 weeks is shot in the shoulder during a robbery. Estimated blood loss at the scene was 500 mL, and she lost another 500 mL during surgical repair
The patient is admitted to the CCU and is in a supine position. Which initial assessment findings would the nurse anticipate? A) Vital signs consistent with compensated shock B) Slightly high pulse and blood pressure, alert and oriented, skin warm C) Severe and constant lower abdominal pain D) Severe tachycardia and hypotension, obtunded, skin cool and pale
The emergency department nurse assesses the two cardinal signs of a hip fracture in a newly admitted patient, which are the___________ of the injured leg and the ______rotation of that same leg
ANS:
A patient is taking a xanthine derivative as part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse will monitor for which adverse effects associated with the use of xanthine derivatives?
a. Diarrhea b. Palpitations c. Bradycardia d. Drowsiness
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of psychosis. The healthcare provider has placed the client on clozapine. Which of the following measures should the nurse employ when caring for this client?
A) Monitor weekly CBC with differential blood counts. B) Observe for involuntary, coordinated rhythmic movements. C) Check for an altered level of consciousness and mental status changes. D) Monitor the client for changes in renal and thyroid function.