Round the answer to the nearest whole number. A physician writes orders for 1 g/h of magnesium sulfate for a patient in labor. The medication comes premixed with 20 g of magnesium sulfate in 100 mL of lactated Ringer's solution
How many milliliters per hour should the IV pump be programmed? ________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
5 mL/h
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The nurse explains to a patient in preterm labor that what may be ordered by the physician to accelerate fetal lung maturity?
a. Prostaglandins b. Oxytocin c. Magnesium sulfate d. Corticosteroids
Under normal circumstances, how much water is lost daily by the body?
a. 1 to 1.5 liters b. 2 to 2.5 liters c. 3 to 4 liters d. 5 to 6 liters
The nurse is caring for a premature infant in the NICU, and is going to attempt a bottle feeding with thawed breast milk. How long can thawed breast milk be stored in the refrigerator before the nurse must discard it?
1. 4 hours 2. 8 hours 3. 12 hours 4. 24 hours
What is the most important primary prevention measure a person can take to prevent infections?
A. Check with the local public health department regarding current epidemics or precautions. B. Eat correctly, exercise every day, and get adequate sleep. C. Perform frequent hand washing with soap and water, especially before eating or touching the face. D. See your health care provider once a year for scheduled screenings.