The nurse is caring for a patient who is prescribed 120 units of U-100 regular insulin to be administered at 0700 and 1600 hours. The physician has written an order for an equivalent dose of U-500 insulin to be provided
The nurse reviews the order with the primary health care provider and states, "120 units of U-100 insulin is equivalent to _______ units of U-500 insulin."
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 24
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A patient visiting the clinic is diagnosed with acute sinusitis. To promote sinus drainage, the nurse should instruct the patient to perform which of the following?
A) Apply a cold pack to the affected area. B) Apply a mustard poultice to the forehead. C) Perform postural drainage. D) Increase fluid intake.
The clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient asks the nurse what COPD means. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "It is an umbrella term for diseases like acute bronchitis." B) "It means that the lungs have been damaged in such a way that there airflow is limited in and out of the lungs." C) "It means your lungs can't expand and contract like they are supposed to, which makes it hard for you to breathe." D) "It is a term that covers so many lung diseases I can't list them all."
During treatment for anaphylaxis, what site is used for the initial injection of epinephrine?
a. IV b. Abdomen c. Upper lateral thigh d. Deltoid
Stroma is the supporting framework of an organ
Indicate whether the statement is true or false