Approximately how long does a neurotransmitter molecule remain in the receptor site?
A. 2 minutes
B. 1 second
C. ¼ of a second
D. 1 millisecond
D. 1 millisecond
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A postoperative client has the following orders:
IV lactated Ringer's 125 mL/hr NG tube to low continuous suction Replace NG output every 4 hours with normal saline over 4 hours Morphine sulfate 2 mg IV push every hour as needed for pain NPO Up in chair tonight At 1600 (4:00 PM), the nurse measures the nasogastric (NG) output from noon to be 200 mL. What is the client's total IV rate for the next 4 hours? (Record your answer using a whole number.) _____ mL/hr
Why are hemoglobin levels in older adult clients generally lower than those of younger adults?
A. Many older adults have an iron-deficient diet. B. Red blood cells are more fragile and more easily broken in the older adult client. C. Older adults require less hemoglobin because they lead more sedentary life styles. D. Blood cell volume of older adults is decreased as a result of decreased total body water.
The nurse is assessing a patient's ability to walk. Which of the following should be assessed first for this patient?
a. Walking c. Standing b. Sitting d. Turning
The nurse checks a patient's casted right leg resting upon a pillow and finds that the cast appears too tight. What should the nurse do?
a. Notify the RN. b. Administer pain medication. c. Apply an extra blanket to the leg. d. Remove the pillow under the cast.