Round the answer to the nearest whole number. A physician writes orders to increase a magnesium sulfate drip to 2 g/h for a patient in labor. The medication has a concentration of 20 g magnesium sulfate in 100 mL of lactated Ringer's solution
The IV pump should be programmed for how many milliliters per hour? ________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
10 mL/h
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1. direct percussion. 2. blunt percussion. 3. indirect percussion. 4. any of the percussion techniques.
A nurse teaches a student nurse the importance of ambulating patients to prevent the effects of immobility on body systems. Which of the following is one of these effects?
A) Increased muscle mass B) Decreased cardiac workload C) Increased appetite D) Impaired circulation
The nurse determines that the client needs further instruction regarding Kegel exercises when the client tells the nurse that one of the benefits of the exercises is:
A) increased abdominal strength. B) rapid postpartum recovery. C) increased vaginal lubrication. D) relief of constipation.
A nurse is administering two protein-bound drugs to a patient. Which is the safest course of action for the nurse to take?
A. Administer the drugs with food. B. Recommend a high protein diet. C. Assess the patient for drug toxicity. D. Assess baseline liver function tests.