A nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted into the cardiac care unit with acute, decompensated heart failure. Nesiritide (Natrecor) has been ordered. When preparing for administration of the drug, the nurse will
A) add the reconstituted vial of medication to a 1,000 mL IV bag.
B) shake the vial vigorously to mix the medication for reconstitution.
C) administer the initial IV bolus over approximately 60 seconds.
D) use the reconstituted solution within a 36-hour period.
D
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What is the term for range of motion (ROM) when it is performed by the patient?
a. Assisted b. Passive c. Active d. Coordinated
A mental illness that manifests as a constant disabling and unrelenting illness that is extremely challenging for the affected person is categorised as a(n) __________ mental disorder
a. episodic b. temporary c. chronic d. somatic
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a. It takes time to truly incorporate what is learned, so immediate evaluation is not as accurate. b. The nurse will not have time to evaluate immediately after teaching. c. The patient will be too tired to participate in the evaluation. d. That would be too much information at one time.