Identify the correct dose of acetaminophen for a 5-year-old boy weighing 45 pounds.
A. 320 mg every 4 to 6 hours
B. 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours
C. 240 mg every 4 to 6 hours
D. 160 mg every 4 to 6 hours
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
A client with heart failure is prescribed an oral fluid restriction of 1,200 mL per day. How many ounces of fluid should the nurse teach the client is permitted during the daylight shift?
A) 200 mL B) 300 mL C) 400 mL D) 600 mL
Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidney. What will a deficiency of erythropoietin in a patient in chronic renal failure result in?
a. Diminished immunologic function with fewer white blood cells b. Elevated lipid levels in the bloodstream, contributing to accelerated atherosclerosis c. Anemia as a result of the diminished number of red blood cells being produced d. Hypertension as a result of the increased, concentrated blood volume
In which situation is the nurse performing the role of client advocate during the preoperative period?
A. Serving as a witness to the informed consent procedure B. Teaching the client how to perform coughing and deep breathing exercises C. Assuring the client whose religion does not permit blood transfusions that his or her wishes will be followed D. Ensuring that the client's impaired hearing problem is clearly communicated to the entire surgical team
Which illness is most likely to respond to energy therapies?
A) Sports injuries B) Cardiovascular disease C) Fibromyalgia D) Seasonal affective disorder