A client scheduled for a stress echocardiogram is to receive an IV infusion of Dextrose 5% in Water (D5W) with dobutamine (Dobutrex) 0.5 grams/250 ml at a rate of 1,200 mcg/minute. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour?
A. 160 ml/hr
B. 225 ml/hr
C. 26 ml/hr
D. 36 ml/hr
Answer: C. 26 ml/hr
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a. Invent; within 5 minutes b. Invent; within 30 seconds c. Recall; after a 30-minute delay d. Recall; after a 60-minute delay
A woman is 32 weeks pregnant. She is HIV-positive, but asymptomatic. What would be important in managing her pregnancy and delivery?
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Betty Neuman developed the nursing theory that promotes nursing interventions to assist individuals in reaching and maintaining the highest level of wellness possible. What is this theory known as?
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