The physician has ordered metoclopramide (Reglan) 2 mg/kg IVP to be given 30 minutes before the start of chemotherapy. The patient weighs 54 kg. The Reglan is dispensed in a 10 mg/10 mL vial
How many milliliters of the medication should the nurse administer?
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 10.8
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After three weeks of classroom and laboratory instruction, a group of nursing students are scheduled to begin their first clinical experience. What is the primary purpose of clinical instruction?
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In preparing a care plan for an abuse victim, it is most important to include a long-term outcome that addresses the need to
a. move the individual from victim to survivor status. b. provide support groups for long-term assistance. c. use empathy to establish rapport and build trust. d. shift blame for the incident from patient to perpetrator.
A patient with low self-esteem has begun making behavior changes. A nurse positively reinforces these changes during a therapy session. The patient and nurse are actively engaged in which level of intervention?
a. Commitment to action b. Expanded self-awareness c. Realistic planning d. Self-evaluation