The nurse comes on shift and finds an insulin drip infusing via IV pump. The bag is labeled 500 units of regular insulin in 100 mL of normal saline. The rate is set at 2 mL/hr. How many units of insulin is the client receiving per hour?
A. 10
B. 8
C. 5
D. 2
Answer: A. 10
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The nurse is preparing to form a group in an inpatient psychiatric setting for patients who have experienced trauma. In addition to the group leader, the nurse would anticipate including how many patients?
A) Three or four B) Five or six C) Seven or eight D) Nine or 10
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a. Facilitator b. Liaison c. Coordinator d. Negotiator