A client is to receive 5000 units of a medication. The medication comes in 10,000 units per milliliter. How many milliliters would the RN administer?
What will be an ideal response?
1/2 mL
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A) Intake and output, with 24-hour totals and trends B) Daily weight at the same time every day C) Daily assessment of peripheral edema D) Periodic assessment of serum electrolyte values
The client has a history of rheumatic fever. Which layer of the heart is at the greatest risk for damage due to infection?
A. Epicardium.
B. Pericardium.
C. Myocardium.
D. Endocardium.
Which of the following is the most appropriate goal for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Deficient Fluid Volume?
a. Electrolyte balance restored, as evidenced by improved levels of alertness and cognitive orientation. b. Electrolyte balance restored, as evidenced by sodium returning to normal range. c. Patient demonstrates effective coughing and deep-breathing techniques. d. Fluid balance restored, as evidenced by moist mucous membranes and urinating every 4 hours.
It is hoped that with early identification of individuals at risk coupled with crisis intervention and ongoing treatment, the incidence of suicide in the United States can be lowered. Ideally, to meet this goal, all
at-risk clients in community settings should be routinely screened by community health nurses for suicide. Using your knowledge of suicide risk factors what method had the highest incidence of deaths? A) Medications B) Drowning C) Firearms D) Hangings