Compute the answers to the following questions based on this information
A critical care patient who weighs 80 kg has an order for 10 mcg/kg/min of dobutamine to be administered IV and regulated by an electronic pump. The supply of dobutamine is 500 mg in 250 mL of D5W.
Compute the flow rate in mL/h. __________ mL/h
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A patient, diagnosed with depression, is being treated with lithium. The nurse assesses the patient's serum lithium level and it is 2.4 mEq/L, What should the nurse do next?
a. Do nothing. This is a therapeutic level. b. The serum level is stable, but the level should be monitored. c. Notify the physician. The patient may be at risk for lithium toxicity. d. Repeat the serum lab test.
For a nurse manager in the functional nursing model, an approach that will assist in maintaining staff satisfaction in this specific model is:
a. Rotation of task assignments. b. Frequent opportunities for in-service education. c. Orientation to job responsibilities and performance expectations. d. Team social events in off hours.
A client who had a wound on her left thigh developed a scar following healing. Deep
scarring is most likely to occur with A) third-intention healing. B) electrical stimulation. C) first-intention healing. D) antiseptic application.
When preparing a client's meals, the home health aide should
A) follow any special dietary needs that the client has. B) consider the client's likes and dislikes. C) check with your supervisor or nurse if you have questions about the instruction sheet. D) all of the above