The nurse is caring for a child who weighs 31 kilograms. A medication is ordered for this child with a dosage range of 20 mg to 40 mg per kilogram of body weight per dose
Which of the following dosages would be appropriate for the nurse to administer to this child in one dose?
A) 12.4 mg per dose
B) 62.0 mg per dose
C) 124.0 mg per dose
D) 1000 mg per dose
D
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A. Decreased need for sleep. B. Extreme irritability. C. Extreme depression. D. A surge of energy. E. A loss of interest in ordinary activities.
The nurse is caring for patients in the aftermath of a tornado that has damaged several homes and the local elementary school. What will the nurse address during patient education sessions?
1. Basic coping skills 2. Long-term interventions 3. Patient-nurse collaboration 4. Therapeutic communication
A patient is diagnosed with hyperphosphatemia. The nurse realizes that this patient might also have an imbalance of what electrolyte?
1. calcium 2. sodium 3. potassium 4. chloride
The spouse of a patient with panic attacks tells the nurse, "I am afraid my husband has a permanent disorder and will have many hospitalizations in the future
I wonder how I will be able to raise our children alone." The nurse's reply should be based on knowledge of: a. psychopathology. b. milieu management. c. psychopharmacology. d. nursing relationship therapy.