Ordered: 25,000 units of heparin in 500 mL D5W to deliver 1,000 units/h. The infusion pump should be

set at _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


20 mL/h

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The crisis that occurs as an individual moves from young adulthood to middle age and becomes concerned with loss of his youthful appearance would be assessed by the nurse as a(n) ____ crisis

a. situational b. maturational c. reactive d. adventitious

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The nurse is planning a group teaching session on the topic of urinary tract infection (UTI) prevention. Which point would the nurse want to include?

A) Limit fluid intake to reduce the need to urinate. B) Take medication prescribed for a UTI until the symptoms subside. C) Notify the physician if urinary urgency, burning, frequency, or difficulty occurs. D) Wear only nylon underwear to reduce the chance of irritation.

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A patient who was found in the snow with impaired consciousness, no shivering, and a body temperature of 28°C is being transported by life flight helicopter to a hospital with rewarming resources. The patient warms to 30°C en route to the hospital, and the nurse cautions the team to move the patient gently, explaining that at this body temperature:

A) the bones are brittle and can fracture easily. B) the skin is fragile and tears easily. C) the heart is irritable and susceptible to ventricular fibrillation. D) the muscles become rigid and can cause fractures and joint injury.

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The nurse wants to study outpatient medical records to determine a specific pattern of care. Which part of HIPAA should this nurse initially consult to guide the study?

1. Disclosing data 2. Creating data 3. Destroying data 4. Accessing data

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