A patient has edema of the lower extremities with crackles in the lung bases. The patient is prescribed furosemide 40 mg two times per day orally. What is the recommended weight loss per day?
A) 1 pound per day
B) 2 pounds per day
C) 5 pounds per day
D) 10 pounds per day
B
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a. Intravenous normal saline to increase the fluid volume b. A diuretic to prevent sodium and water retention c. A beta-adrenergic blocker (if the patient has a history of heart failure) d. Nesiritide (Natrecor) to increase preload
The ability to experience, recognize, organize and interpret sensory stimuli is called:
a. sensation c. cognition b. perception d. awareness
REM sleep in a toddler is about
A) 10% B) 20% C) 30% D) 40%
The wound care nurse visits a patient in the long-term care unit. The nurse is monitoring a patient with a Stage III pressure ulcer. The wound seems to be healing, and healthy tissue is observed
How should the nurse document this ulcer in the patient's medical record? a. Stage I pressure ulcer b. Healing Stage II pressure ulcer c. Healing Stage III pressure ulcer d. Stage III pressure ulcer