The physician has ordered lorazepam 1 mg oral every 4 to 6 hours for a patient with anxiety. The medication is supplied as lorazepam 0.5 mg per tablet. How many tablets of lorazepam would the patient receive with each dose? _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
2 tablets
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1. Hypokalemia 3. Hypermagnesemia 2. Hypocalcemia 4. Hyperphosphatemia
Which professional characteristic observed in a LPN transition student would demonstrate achievement of the goals of an active learning environment?
A) Willingness to mentor fellow students B) Demonstrating excellent leadership traits C) Excellent therapeutic communication skills D) Identifying clinical skills that require reinforcement
What was the reason school nursing was seen as so effective?
A. In-school treatment reduced absenteeism. B. Nurses were cheaper to employ than additional teachers. C. Very ill children were not allowed to attend school. D. The nurses knew when to send young children home.
A patient admitted yesterday for injuries sustained while intoxicated believes bugs are crawling on the bed. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?
a. Ineffective airway clearance b. Ineffective coping c. Ineffective denial d. Risk for injury