A patient is prescribed Zovirax 300 mg. The medication is available in 200 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse provide to the patient for each dose? _______ tabs
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 1.5
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a. Ventricular tissue c. Sinoatrial node b. Atrioventricular node d. Purkinje fibers
Susie has just become an LPN and is at her first job on a geriatric transitional unit as a staff nurse. Mary, an expert geriatric nurse, has been asked to mentor Susie. What functions will Mary perform to best help Susie as she begins this job?
1. Direct and evaluate Susie's care. 2. Support and teach Susie. 3. Observe Susie for mistakes. 4. Wait to help until Susie asks for it.
The nurse is assessing a 71-year-old female patient with ulcerative colitis. Which assessment finding related to the family will have the greatest impact on the patient's rehabilitation after discharge?
A) The family's ability to take care of the patient's special diet needs B) The family's expectation that the patient will resume responsibilities and role-related activities C) Emotional support from the family D) The family's ability to understand the ups and downs of the illness
A client is admitted to the hospital with an acute respiratory problem resulting from lung disease. The nurse makes a diagnosis of Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to inability to maintain adequate rate and depth of respirations
Which nursing intervention should be listed first on the care plan? a. Determine airway adequacy hourly and as needed. b. Administer oxygen as needed. c. Monitor arterial blood gas values. d. Place the client in a high Fowler's position.