A patient with hypokalemia has potassium chloride 20 mEq twice a day per gastric tube ordered. The potassium elixir is supplied in a 40 mEq per 30-mL concentration. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
15 mL
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a. 650 mcg/min b. 600 mcg/min c. 40 mg/hr d. 240 mg/min
A resident in a long-term care facility has difficulty swallowing and frequently chokes on food and liquids. The nurse identifies an increased risk of aspiration. To whom should the nurse in-itiate a referral for a swallowing evaluation?
a. Physician who specializes in throat dis-orders b. Dietitian c. Nutritionist d. Speech therapist
An example of community support for health promotion is
a. teaching a young mother safe food prepa-ration skills. b. watching a television show exposé about industry errors in food processing. c. labeling fresh poultry packages with in-formation about proper food storage. d. being aware that Salmonella can be spread because of inadequate food preparation skills.
What data must the nurse have to establish a nursing diagnosis of a knowledge deficit?
1. The client is obese 2. The client does not speak or read English 3. The client is elderly and hard of hearing 4. There are gaps in the client's understanding