The physician orders 30 mg of medication diluted in 100 mL of D5W given over 15 to 30 minutes IV. The medication is supplied in 40 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse add to the IV solution? ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
3.8 mL
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The nurse teaches a group of older adults about the benefits of health promotion activities specific to the integumentary system
Which of the following statements by a participant best reflects a sound understanding of health promotion of the skin? A) "I make sure that I take a bath each evening to keep my skin good and clean.". B) "I have the best face cream, it removes wrinkles and lines.". C) "I know that any mole that is brown or raised can be sign of skin cancer.". D) "I learned that moles that are irregular in shape can be associated with melanoma.".
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