A patient with pain has acetaminophen 1000 mg ordered every 4 hours per gastric tube. The acetaminophen syrup is supplied in a 160 milligram per 5-mL concentration
How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? (Round to the nearest tenth) ___________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
31.3 mL
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1. "It does happen sometimes, but you should be fine with the CPAP." 2. "That is not likely because the CPAP can breathe for you if you stop breathing." 3. "Don't worry, we'll be monitoring your oxygen saturation and we'll wake you up before that happens." 4. "That is not likely, because when your body has is not getting enough oxygen, it sends an awakening alert."
A nurse is caring for a patient receiving intrathecal baclofen [Lioresal]. The patient is unrespon-sive. After asking a coworker to contact the provider, the nurse anticipates performing which in-tervention?
a. Preparing to support respirations b. Administering an antidote to baclofen c. Administering diazepam to prevent sei-zures d. Obtaining an electrocardiogram
A person with end-stage kidney failure who is on dialysis is eligible for
a. Medicaid b. Blue Cross c. Medicare d. HMO