The nurse is caring for a child who weighs 31 kg
A medication is ordered for this child with a dosage range of 20 to 40 mg/kg of body weight per dose. Which dosage would be appropriate for the nurse to administer to this child in one dose?
A) 12.4 mg per dose
B) 62 mg per dose
C) 124 mg per dose
D) 1,000 mg per dose
Ans: D
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The nurse knows to irrigate a deep wound with:
a. A 5-mL syringe. b. A 10-mL syringe. c. A 3-mL syringe. d. A 30-mL syringe.
The nurse is caring for a client who will be undergoing a radical jaw and throat resection for oral cancer. Which statement by the client indicates that further teaching is needed?
a. "I will have a temporary tracheostomy placed in my neck to help me breathe." b. "I will not be able to get out of bed for 3 days after surgery." c. "The doctor will put in a feeding tube for nutrition until I can swallow and eat." d. "My speech may be slurred for a long time after the surgery."
The nurse assesses a patient's wound and notices leakage at the edge of the transparent film of the negative-pressure wound therapy. Which should the nurse implement to promote wound healing and prevent infection?
a. Apply another layer of transparent film. b. Change the patient's negative-pressure wound therapy dressing. c. Patch the leaks with an adhesive dressing. d. Contain leakage with a large ABD dress-ing.
Is there anything you would do differently? Explain