The physician has ordered Heparin 18 units/kg/hr via infusion pump. The medication is available as Heparin 20,000 units in 1000 mL NS. The patient weighs 176 lb. How many milliliters per hour should the nurse set the infusion pump?
A) 18
B) 19
C) 71
D) 72
D
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Which of the following observations would the technician most likely interpret as an anomaly? A) The bottom layer of blood in the tube accounts for around one third of the total volume. B) The middle layer of cells appears white to gray in color. C) The top layer of cells is too thin to visualize without microscopy. D) The yellowish fluid on the top of the sample appears to constitute around one half of the total volume.
The nurse volunteering at a homeless shelter to assist families with children identifies homelessness as a risk preventing families from achieving positive outcomes in life. What family theory encompasses this approach to assessing family dynamics?
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The nurse is planning a presentation to a community group on diabetes mellitus. The nurse should include information about which possible etiology for type 1 diabetes?
1. Inflammatory disorder 2. Infectious disorder 3. Autoimmune disorder 4. Drug-induced disorder