Order: Itraconazole (Sporanox) 4 mg/kg/d divided in equal dosages q.8h. The multi-dose vial label reads "10 mg/mL." How many milliliters will you administer to a client who weighs 85 kg?
1. 4.25 mL
2. 11.3 mL
3. 3.4 mL
4. 212.5 mL
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An Asian-American woman is experiencing diarrhea, which is believed to be "cold" or "yin." The nurse expects that the woman is likely to try to treat it with:
a. Foods that are "hot" or "yang." b. Readings and Eastern medicine meditations. c. High doses of medicines believed to be "cold." d. No treatment is tried because diarrhea is an expected part of life.
The nurse is caring for a Mexican American patient who is in labor. How can this nurse best demonstrate cultural sensitivity?
a. Encouraging female family members to be present for the delivery b. Encouraging the patient's spouse to be present for the delivery c. Asking the patient's spouse to see his baby before cutting the umbilical cord d. Asking the patient's spouse to hold the neonate before bathing the neonate
A patient has been admitted with a fractured pelvis that occurred in an auto accident just a few hours ago. The nurse notices a slight change in behavior
Which of the following clinical manifestations would lead the nurse to suspect that the patient has fat emboli that has migrated? Select all that apply. A) Complaints of substernal chest pain B) Complaints of pain in the lower abdomen and back C) Pulse rate 120 with temperature of 99.7 °F D) Profuse diaphoresis with pallor noted E) Urine output of 30 mL/hour
When caring for a patient who is unconscious, the nurse should
a. work in silence b. avoid overstimulation and touching the patient c. speak to the patient when performing procedures d. discourage family chatter at the bedside