According to the heparin protocol, a patient is to receive 70 units per kg IV before the continuous heparin infusion is started
For a patient weighing 60 kg, how many units of heparin should be administered? _________ Using a concentration of 1000 units/mL, how many milliliters of heparin should be administered? _______ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
4200 units; 4.2 mL
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Which of the following would the community health nurse identify as a major limitation for using biological markers for screening for substance use?
A) Sensitivity of the test B) Cost of the test C) Factors influencing the test D) Ease of obtaining a specimen
An 81-year-old woman has noted a gradual decrease in the moisture of her skin over many years. Which phenomena associated with the aging process are known to contribute to her xerosis?
Select all that apply. A) Separation of the basement membrane from adjacent dermal and epidermal layers B) Changing composition of sebaceous gland secretions C) Flattening of the dermal rete ridges D) Decreased moisture secretions from sweat glands E) Decrease in skin capillaries
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding, or provision of breast milk by bottle, for the first 4 to 6 months of life, preferably until the child reaches 1 year of age or beyond
This does not include infants with congenital heart disease who have difficulty maintaining breastfeeding due to poor oxygenation and fatigue. Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A pregnant client asks the nurse to explain the meaning of "cephalopelvic disproportion." Which explanation should the nurse give to the client?
a. "It means a large for gestational age fetus." b. "It is the narrow opening between the ischial spines." c. "There is an uneven size between the fetus' presenting part and the pelvis." d. "The shape of the pelvis is an android shape and is unfavorable for vaginal delivery."