The healthcare provider prescribes 2.5 mg IV of morphine sulfate to be administered to a patient with a ruptured intervertebral disk whose pain has not been controlled with NSAIDs and muscle relaxants
The nurse has a 1 milliliter (mL) syringe containing 10 mg of morphine sulfate. How many milliliters of morphine sulfate does the nurse need to withdraw from the syringe?
_____ mL
Calculate the exact dosage.
Correct Answer: 0.25
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The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is preparing staff education on neurotransmitters. Which statement would be included in the teaching presentation?
1. There are two classes of neurotransmitters. 2. Each neurotransmitter functions in the same manner. 3. Neurotransmitters consistently act in either an excitatory or inhibitory manner. 4. Neurotransmitters and receptors do not vary in their affinity for each other.
The nurse is obtaining vital signs for a client in the clinic who has had a cardiac transplant. The nurse obtains an apical heart rate of 110 beats/minute. What is a priority action by the nurse?
A) Obtain an electrocardiogram. B) Notify the physician. C) No action is required because the transplanted heart beats faster than the natural heart. D) Administer a calcium channel blocker to decrease the heart rate.
When applying lotion to the skin, the nurse should:
a. avoid shaking lotion as this causes bubble formation. b. apply lotion heavily as the water from lo-tion evaporates. c. wash off residue before applying fresh lotion. d. "dab" on lotion to reduce skin irritation.
The nursing diagnosis readiness for enhanced nutrition related to desire to improve nutritional intake has been formulated for a client who has decided to change his eating habits to be more nutritionally sound
An appropriate outcome for this client would be which of the following? 1. Client will understand the importance of eating healthy. 2. Client will be able to lose weight. 3. Client will list foods that are nutritionally sound, low fat, and high fiber. 4. Client will appreciate the value of using the food guide pyramid.