A patient diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is prescribed strict intake and output. During the last shift, the patient received 1 liter of 0.9% normal saline; two 50-milliliter doses of morphine sulfate in 0.9% normal saline; 3 ounces water
What should the nurse calculate this patient's total intake for the previous shift to be?
Correct Answer: 1,190
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The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a toddler with suspected lead poisoning. Lab results indicate blood lead levels of 45-69 ?g/dL. What action would the nurse expect to take as ordered?
A) Confirm with repeat lab within 2 days, begin chelation therapy as ordered, and refer to health department. B) Confirm with repeat lab within 1 week, educate to decrease lead exposure, and refer to health department. C) Confirm with repeat lab in 1 month and educate to decrease lead exposure. D) Prepare to admit child and begin chelation therapy.
A patient with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is no longer responding to the medication vancomycin (Vancocin). What medication might be indicated for this patient?
1. penicillin 2. gentamycin 3. tetracycline 4. linezolid
The nurse is caring for a client in the acute care setting who will need home care. The client will initially need to have:
A) physician's order and treatment plan. B) nursing orders and care plan. C) a referral source and recommendation. D) approval by Medicare for payment.
When working with school-aged children, the nurse should keep in mind that these children will increase their weight by how many pounds per year?
a. 1-2 c. 5-6 b. 3-4 d. 7-8