The physician orders a continuous IV Dilaudid drip at 0.5 mg/h. The medication is supplied in 10 mg/100 mL. Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour. ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
5 mL/h
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The nurse is caring for a neonate born by cesarean section, and anticipates possible respiratory complications because this infant did not benefit from what assistive event that occurs with vaginal birth to help the neonate transition to
extrauterine life? 1. Squeezing of chest to expel secretions 2. Stress of the birth process 3. Neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room 4. Shock of sudden change in temperature at time of delivery
The nurse is calculating the body mass index (BMI) of a client admitted to the long-term care facility. The client is 1.75 meters tall, and weighs 65 kilograms. What BMI measurement should the nurse document for this client?
What will be an ideal response?
A nurse correctly explains to a patient with a sprained wrist that cold therapy will relieve pain better than would heat by stating:
1. "Cold therapy decreases swelling and pressure on nearby nerves, which helps decrease pain." 2. "Heat therapy decreases swelling by constricting vessels and nerves, which can increase discomfort." 3. "Heat therapy decreases pain by increasing oxygen and nutrients to the injured area." 4. "Cold therapy increases the inflammatory process, which speeds healing and decreases discomfort."
The nurse is discharging a client with osteoarthritis. Which information should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching? Select all that apply.
A. As the condition progresses, the hands may develop contractures that resemble swan necks. B. Smoking and alcohol contribute to the development of osteoarthritis. C. Exercise is important in the prevention of osteoarthritis. D. Obesity increases the risks of bone, muscle, and joint disorders. E. Musculoskeletal health is influenced by the diet.