A patient who has iron deficiency anemia is prescribed approximately 200 mg of oral elemental iron to be taken daily in three individual doses with meals
The nurse would teach this patient to take ______ tablet(s) of over-the-counter ferrous sulfate for each dose. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Rationale : Each tablet of over-the-counter ferrous sulfate has 60–65 mg of elemental iron. The patient would take 1 tablet with meals three times a day for a daily total of 180–195 mg of elemental iron.
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a. 0.504 b. 0.0504 c. 0.5 d. 0.43
A patient with acute kidney injury is receiving treatment for fluid volume overload. Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the treatment is successful?
1. normal serum protein level 2. soft formed stools 3. improved lung sounds 4. normal cardiac rhythm
Which of the following is an example of disaster mitigation?
1. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides funds for relocation and temporary housing for disaster victims. 2. The administration of a large urban hospital establishes a team to develop a plan to manage an influenza epidemic and to prevent spread of the disease. 3. The American Red Cross sent 20 truckloads of tents, water, and food provisions to a gulf coast region following Hurricane Geraldo. 4. The Governor of Kansas called the President of the United States to declare part of the state as a "Disaster Area" following a day of devastating tornados. 5. The National Guard was sent to patrol regions of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
The nurse is providing preoperative education and reviews with the patient what it will be like to be in the surgical environment. Which points should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. The operative suite will be very dark. b. The family is not allowed in the operating suite. c. The operating table or bed will be comfortable and soft. d. The nurses will be there to assist you through this process. e. The surgical staff will be dressed in special clothing with hats and masks.