The nurse is determining the amount of IV fluids to administer in a 24-hour period to a child who weighs 40 kg. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
A) 1,000 mL
B) 1,500 mL
C) 1,750 mL
D) 1,900 mL
D
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A 79-year-old woman who takes several medications for a variety of chronic health problems has been prescribed an oral antiplatelet aggregator that is to be taken once daily
The nurse has encouraged the woman to take the pill at the same time of day that she takes some of her other medications. What is the most likely rationale for the nurse's advice? A) Integrating the new drug into the patient's existing schedule promotes adherence. B) Combining a new drug with one or more existing drugs mitigates the risk of adverse effects. C) Taking several drugs at one time maximizes recovery time for the liver and kidneys. D) Rapid drug clearance fostered when a patient is able to minimize the number of drug administration times.
Which national organization has begun to link public health electronic health records (EHRs) with an immunization tracking system?
1. NIH 2. CDC 3. ANA 4. AACN
The nurse gives the first dose of an antihypertensive drug to a patient. Which instruction does the nurse give to the patient next?
a. "Stay in bed and call for help if you need to get up for any reason." b. "Urinate in a container so that we can keep track of your urine output." c. "If you develop a headache, we can give you some acetaminophen (Tylenol)." d. "You may get up but only if you need to use the bathroom."
The administrative staff has brainstormed for ideas on creating a more collaborative environment in the healthcare agency. Which idea would be the best to develop further?
1. Develop a plan to help members of each profession more completely understand the impact of their own work. 2. Institute collaborative strategies quietly and in a stealthy manner. 3. Hold education sessions regarding collaboration for each department. 4. Emphasize the fact that no one profession has all of the necessary skills to provide all care.