It is important to determine the desired dose before calculating the amount to administer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Directions: Apply the guidelines relating to the use of leading and trailing zeros and express the following metric notations correctly
02.05 kg
The client being started on the medication finasteride (Proscar) asks the nurse how the medication will help to treat his enlarged prostate. The nurse provides the following explanation:
A) "Proscar decreases the inflammation of the prostate gland." B) "Proscar decreases the production of urine." C) "Proscar promotes contraction of the bladder to help expel the urine more easily." D) "Proscar reduces the production of a hormone that normally stimulates prostate growth."
The nurse is instructing a patient with hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which instructions would be appropriate to include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Review the DASH diet. 2. Begin a walking program, and progress to 30 minutes 5 to 6 days each week. 3. Plan a weight-lifting regimen. 4. Eliminate dairy products from the diet. 5. Restrict fluid intake.
A patient admitted with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is anxious and dehydrated, has reportedly not been eating, and has had a weight loss of 5 lb in 1 week. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority?
a. Fluid volume deficit related to fluid loss b. Altered nutrition: Less than body requirements related to anorexia c. Fluid volume excess related to reduced urine output d. Risk for impaired skin integrity