A nurse is to give a client with a severe allergic reaction 80 mg of diphenhydramine (Bena-dryl) by IV push. The vial contains 10 mL of diphenhydramine solution with a concentration of 25 mg/mL
Exactly how many milliliters of diphenhydramine is the correct dose to give this client?
3.2 mL
You might also like to view...
A patient is taking spironolactone (Aldactone). When providing patient teaching about this medication, what foods should the patient be instructed to avoid?
A) Fish B) Apples C) Crackers D) Bananas
The patient, age 26, is hospitalized with cardiomyopathy. While obtaining a nursing history from her, the nurse recognizes that the increased incidence of cardiomyopathy in young adults
who have minimal risk factors for cardiovascular disease is related to which factor(s)? a. Cocaine use b. Viral infections c. Vitamin B1 deficiencies d. Pregnancy
Which non-pharmaceutical intervention can be used to reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoiding late-night meals b. Consuming a glass of wine with meals c. Drinking soft drinks d. Losing weight e. Stopping smoking
A female child has been diagnosed with precocious puberty at the age of 8 . Which of the following would be an important teaching priority to tell the parents?
A) "Your daughter is physically able to become pregnant." B) "Your daughter will be unable to have children." C) "Your daughter will need medication to suppress further development." D) "Your daughter will need psychological counseling."