A patient has orders for Fragmin 10,000 international units twice a day for deep vein thrombosis prevention. The Fragmin is available in 5000 international units per 0.4 milliliter vials
How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
0.8 mL
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A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). On hourly rounds, the nurse assesses that the child's lung sounds are diminished, respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min and shallow, and pulse oximeter is 88%
What action by the nurse takes priority? A. Administer high-flow oxygen by mask. B. Call the rapid response team; prepare for intubation. C. Encourage the patient to take slow, deep breaths. D. Have the patient use the incentive spirometer.
Gtt
What will be an ideal response?
A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old man who describes his choices for coping with stress as drinking alcohol occasionally and talking to his daughter on the phone. He states he simply has not adjusted to life since retirement
It has been worse since his wife died 2 months ago. He admits to the nurse that he feels helpless. The nurse identifies this client is at risk for A) paranoia. B) suicide. C) dementia. D) liver failure.
The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent percutaneous lithotripsy earlier in the day. What instruction should the nurse give the patient?
A) Limit oral fluid intake for 1 to 2 days. B) Report the presence of fine, sand like particles through the nephrostomy tube. C) Notify the physician about cloudy or foul-smelling urine. D) Report any pink-tinged urine within 24 hours after the procedure.