The loading dose is given to achieve a therapeutic blood level and is generally administered IV push as a
bolus dose.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Select all that apply. 1. wound and skin care 2. applying oil-based lotions to the skin 3. how to remove the markings from the skin 4. monitoring for evidence of fistula formation 5. applying heat to the abdomen with a heating pad
Which nursing role is the nurse exhibiting when collecting data about the number of urinary tract infections on the nursing unit?
A) Advocate B) Leader C) Counselor D) Researcher
A school nurse notices that one of the adolescents has begun spending a lot of time and energy at school, volunteering for projects and doing extra work
The nurse knows that often then adolescents begin to spend all their energies in school activities, they are doing so because they want to: a. get good recommendations from teachers for entering college b. avoid thinking about a difficult or troubling situation at home c. get praise from teachers and peers for a job well done d. do things for others in an altruistic period of their life
Blood abnormalities are also called blood ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).