What are the components of 1/4NS 10 mEq KCl?
What will be an ideal response?
0.225% normal saline with 10 mEq potassium chloride
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1. Address the client by name and say, "It sounds as if you are experiencing something very disturbing. Please go see the nurse who may be able to help you." 2. Direct the client by saying, "You need to sit quietly and listen until it's your turn to talk." 3. Accompany the client to his or her room so that the client can de-escalate. 4. Say to the group, "You all appear frightened by this behavior. What should we do about it?"
Which country has decreased their population's risk of developing thyroid disease by adding iodine to salt?
1. India. 2. United States. 3. Australia. 4. China.
While examining a patient's peripheral intravenous (IV) site, you observe a red streak along the length of the vein. On palpation, the vein feels hard and cordlike. What is your best action?
a. Check for a blood return and notify the prescriber. b. Discontinue the infusion and remove the IV needle. c. Apply ice packs to the vein and continue the infusion. d. Change the IV fluid to normal saline and redress the site.
Which of the following statements best describes how loop diuretic agents function?
a. Facilitate sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle b. Facilitate sugar and water reabsorption in the loop of Henle c. Inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle d. Inhibit sugar and water reabsorption in the loop of Henle