Calculate the meter square body surface area for a man who is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 157 lb
What is the answer?
1.25
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A 77-year-old Hispanic Catholic Nun (retired) who immigrated to the United States 15 years ago lives alone but in an apartment complex where her sister lives as well. She is being discharged home after a hospitalization for congestive heart failure with p
a. Language barrier b. Living alone c. Large number of medications d. Ethnic background e. Religious background
Prepare a 250 mg dose from a label reading 500 mg/15 mL
What will be an ideal response?
An older adult was diagnosed with depression shortly after relocating to the nursing home 6 weeks ago. What intervention should the nurse implement to address the depression?
A) Teach the client about the problem of suicide in older adults. B) Provide opportunities for the client to engage with other residents. C) Direct the client to list all the positive aspects of her present circumstances. D) Appoint another resident as a "buddy" to accompany the client during the day.