A health care provider prescribes leuprolide (Lupron), 3.75 mg, IM, monthly, for a patient with endometriosis. The medication label states: "Leuprolide (Lupron) 5 mg/1 ml." The nurse prepares to administer the monthly dose
How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer the dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using two decimal places.
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0.75
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A client is diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) syndrome. Medical management would consist of which of the following?
a. orthodontics to close gaps in teeth c. regular chewing ex-ercises b. antibiotics and nar-cotic analgesics d. moist heat and cold therapy
Which blood gas parameter is the acid—base component that reflects kidney function?
a. pH b. PaO2 c. PaCO2 d. HCO3-
The nurse is preparing to administer insulin to an underweight patient. Which actions should the nurse take when providing this injection?
Select all that apply. 1. Ensure insulin is at room temperature. 2. Make sure no air bubbles are present in the syringe. 3. Massage the site of insertion. 4. Rotate injection sites. 5. Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle.
A patient has been taught how to do Kegel exercises. What statement by the patient indicates a need for further information?
A) "I understand these will help me control stress incontinence." B) "I know this is also called pelvic floor muscle training." C) "I will do these 30 to 80 times a day for 2 months." D) "I will contract the muscles in my abdomen and thighs."