The nurse is reviewing the pharmacokinetics of a client's medication. The half life of the drug is 8 hours, which means that 24 hours after a dose
1. 50% remains in the body
2. 25% remains in the body
3. 12.5% remains in the body
4. 8% remains in the body
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Rationale: The 8 hour half life means that 50% is left in the body after 8 hours
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The nurse is caring for a patient in the sleep lab. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the patient is in stage 4 NREM?
a. The patient awakens easily. b. The patient's eyes rapidly move. c. The patient is difficult to awaken. d. The patient's vital signs are elevated.