A pharmacy technician must administer 1000 mL of TPN solution at 75 mL/hr. If the set delivers 20 gtt/mL, the flow rate in gtt/min will be:
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Answer: B. 25
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1. "Clots will not develop if you take your anti-gout medicine." 2. "Unfortunately, this is a common complication associated with gout." 3. "You will need to talk with the physician during your next visit." 4. "These ‘lumps' do not cause clot development."
When visiting a client in the home for the first time, which of the following is absolutely critical to remember?
A) There may be dangers lurking around every corner. B) Clients are glad to have the nurse in their home. C) The nurse is a guest in the client's home. D) The nurse knows what is best for the client.