A pediatrician ordered Demerol 1 mg/kg/day p.o., divided q.4h p.r.n. for a child who weighs 33 lbs
How many milligrams of Demerol should this child receive per day?
15 mg/day
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A nurse is providing health education at a community center. Which instructions should the nurse include in teaching about prevention of lightning injuries during a storm? (Select all that apply.)
a. Seek shelter inside a building or vehicle. b. Hide under a tall tree. c. Do not take a bath or shower. d. Turn off the television. e. Remove all body piercings. f. Put down golf clubs or gardening tools.
A nurse is assessing a 1-year-old child who weighed 7 lb, 8 oz at birth. Today's weight is 23 lb. What conclusion can the nurse make about the child's weight?
A. The child is at an expected weight. B. The child is over expected weight. C. The child is seriously overweight. D. The child is seriously underweight.
The nurse is caring for an elderly client who has written advance directives. This means that the
a. Client has made decisions regarding treatment if he becomes incapacitated. b. Client has a living will. c. Client has a Do Not Resuscitate order. d. Client's family has decided on a medical treatment regimen.
Nursing assistants who provide home care must have good observational skills.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)