Determine Mrs. M's IBW and percent IBW
IBW = 5' = 100 lbs + 5 × 2 = 10 lbs = 110 lbs.
%IBW = actual wt / IBW = 97/110 = 88%
You might also like to view...
As a nurse is obtaining a health history from a patient, the nurse uses comments such as "go on." Which technique is the nurse using?
a. Cues b. Inferences c. Back-channeling d. Termination
The patient is being considered for a treatment regimen that includes a thiazide diuretic. Review the following medications, and select the one whose use would be a contraindication for concur-rent use of a thiazide diuretic
a. Enalapril b. Theophylline c. Clonidine d. Digoxin
A patient has a slight skin breakdown in the perianal area from incontinent stools. For which combination of therapies should the nurse obtain an order?
a. Diapers and a moisture barrier ointment b. Hydrogen peroxide and povidone-iodine c. Fecal incontinence bag and a protective barrier paste d. Alginate and transparent film dressings
What characteristic of a competent nurse practitioner enables nurses to be role models for clients?
A) Sense of humor B) Writing ability C) Organizational skills D) Good personal health