The physician has ordered Pronestyl (procainamide) 4 mg/min per infusion pump. The medication is available as Pronestyl (procainamide) 2 grams in 500 mL D5W. How many milliliters per hour should the nurse set the infusion pump?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 50
D) 60
D
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The nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized with pneumonia. Which will the nurse assess when determining the impact of the illness on the family? Select all that apply
A) The duration of the illness B) The effect of the illness on future family functioning C) The cause of the illness D) The meaning of the illness to the family E) The financial impact of the illness
Values clarification can be incorporated within the intervention phase of the nursing process by
a. identifying ineffective family coping. b. identifying care guidelines. c. identifying client's values. d. identifying specific nursing diagnoses.
Which statements by the patient would the nurse evaluate as indicating a need for additional teaching about hypertension? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "Hypertension affects my blood vessels only if I have other underlying health problems." 2. "Hypertension causes my blood vessels to become inflamed and reduces the blood supply to my organs if left untreated." 3. "Hypertension damages my blood vessels even if I don't have any symptoms." 4. "I will be more prone to heart disease and eye problems if I discontinue my blood pressure medications." 5. "As long as I take my medications, I am cured of hypertension.".
The nurse plans care for the client who receives a prescription for a leg brace and crutches. Which is the nurse's priority in the client's plan of care?
1. Assist client to supine position to apply the leg brace. 2. Ask which device the client prefers and uses most often. 3. Determine client experience with leg brace and crutches. 4. Assess how the leg brace affects ambulation with crutches.