The nurse is caring for a patient who will be on long-term antibiotic therapy. The patient has had numerous IVs in the past, but because the upcoming therapy will be given on a long-term basis, the nurse suggests that a _________________ be inserted
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
central venous access device (CVAD)
CVADs, which include nontunneled and tunneled catheters, PICCs, and implanted ports, are designed for long-term use.
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How many kilocalories per kilogram (kcal/kg) of body weight does a full-term infant need each day?
a. 50 to 75 b. 75 to 100 c. 110 to 120 d. 150 to 200
The nurse is assessing the client's stage III decubiti of the coccyx. In measuring the depth and width of the
wound, the nurse notes that the wound is beefy red and grainy, and the depth has decreased by 2 mm but the width has not changed. The nurse interprets this finding as the wound A) progressing positively toward healing. B) not healing properly. C) no longer at risk for infection. D) about to slough off tissue.
Which statement made by the parent of a 6-month-old infant undergoing serial casting for treatment of clubfoot indicates the parent is correctly following the treatment plan?
a. "I am careful to leave him in his bed with his leg elevated as much as possible.". b. "I monitor the temperature of his foot often to make sure that the cast still fits.". c. "It's okay that he's not trying to roll over; he'll catch up later.". d. "It's okay if the cast gets wet during baths because it will be changed often.".
Which of the following diuretics is most likely to produce ototoxicity in patients?
A. Triamterene B. Metolazone C. Bumetanide D. Chlorothiazide