A patient's order for IV fluid states that D5LR is to be infused. Which of the following IV fluids should be given?
A) 5% dextrose with Lactated Ringer's Solution
B) 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride with 20 mEq KCl/L
C) 5% dextrose with 0.225% sodium chloride
D) 0.45% sodium chloride
A
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A raped client answers a nurse's questions in a monotone voice with single words, appears calm, and exhibits a blunt affect. How should the nurse interpret this client's responses?
1. The client may be lying about the incident. 2. The client may be experiencing a silent rape reaction. 3. The client may be demonstrating a controlled response pattern. 4. The client may be having a compounded rape reaction.
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The parent of an 18-month-old toddler calls the clinic to report that the child has vomited 5 times that day. The nurse determines that the child has had three wet diapers in the past 6 hours. What will the nurse recommend for this child?
a. Administering an OTC antiemetic medication such as diphenhydramine b. Giving frequent, small amounts of Pedialyte c. Keeping the child NPO until vomiting subsides d. Taking the child to the emergency department for IV fluids