An adult client with Hodgkin's disease who weighs 168 pounds is to receive vincristine (Oncovin), 25 mcg/kg IV. Calculate the correct medication dosage and type the answer in the box
What will be an ideal response?
1900 mcg
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a. "Multiple petechiae noted across the abdomen." b. "Scattered ecchymoses noted on abdomen." c. "Diffuse erythema of the abdomen." d. "Purpura scattered across abdomen."
The nurse is preparing to administer an infusion of dopamine (Intropin) using a smart pump. After programming the pump and attaching the IV to the client, what action by the nurse is most important?
a. Start the infusion as ordered. b. Hand-calculate the infusion rate. c. Ensure that the pump is plugged in. d. Place a "time tape" on the IV bag.
You are working with staff from different cultures and are aware of the importance of realizing that there may be different perceptions of a variety of aspects inherent in the health care regime
Which of the following is not one of these potential areas of differing perception? a. Staff responsibilities c. Locus of control b. Role of the health care practitioner d. Time orientation
As students are questioned about their cheating, it was noted that many tried to explain why they felt compelled to do so or rationalize their actions
What were some common reasons provided to researchers by the students to explain why they chose to cheat? (Select all that apply.) A) Nursing faculty expected too much. B) There wasn't enough time to do everything expected. C) They knew others who were caught cheating without getting into trouble. D) They didn't know they were cheating. E) They were afraid they wouldn't pass if they didn't cheat.