Ordered: Penicillin G potassium 300,000 units IM q6h, for a patient with an infection. Available: Use 18.2 mL diluent
a. Estimated dose: more or less than drug concentration after reconstitution
b. How many mL will the nurse prepare per dose? _______DA equation:
c. Evaluation:
Indicate the nearest measurable dose with an arrow on the syringe provided.
a. A little more than drug concentration
b. How many mL will the nurse prepare per dose? 1.2 mL
DA equation:
c. The estimate supports the answer. The equation is balanced.
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Otoscopic examination of a patient's internal ear reveals a significant amount of cerumen that makes complete visualization of the tympanic membrane difficult. Provided no contraindications exist, the nurse may remove the cerumen by:
A) Irrigating the patient's ear with warm water B) Instilling normal saline and having it soak for 1 to 2 hours C) Manually removing the cerumen with cotton swabs D) Instilling a hypertonic solution under pressure
A nurse is involved in an ethically challenging case. To use an ethical decision-making model, which step should the nurse perform first?
a. Gather and examine all possible solutions. b. Identify the ethical dilemma in the case. c. Identify all parties who will be impacted by the decision. d. Gather all information important to the situation
Which of the following statements is accurate with regard to resilience in clients who have experienced posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Select all that apply
A) The stronger the resilience, the less likely the person will develop maladaptive behaviors. B) When one is feeling out of control in one's life, resilience is no longer possible. C) As positive self-concept increases, resilience also increases over time. D) Everyone who experiences a traumatic event can develop resilience. E) Only those with a supportive family can develop resilience.