A nurse is administering rituximab to a patient via the IV route. The nurse will set the IV pump at 50 mg/hour for the first half hour of the initial infusion
If there are not apparent reactions after 30 minutes of the infusion, the nurse will increase the dosage every 30 minutes by 50 mg/hour until the maximum infusion rate reaches which of the following?
A) 250 mg/hour
B) 300 mg/hour
C) 400 mg/hour
D) 500 mg/hour
C
You might also like to view...
What is folic acid used for?
a. Severe headaches b. Reducing red blood cell synthesis c. Red blood cell formation d. Stool softening
The nurse understands that the most significant rationale for the application of heat to an area of contusion 72 hours after the injury is to:
1. Prevent abscess formation. 2. Promote muscle relaxation. 3. Reabsorb blood from the injured tissue. 4. Reduce the likelihood of strain as a complication.
Which patient statement is the most reliable indicator that an older adult has the correct understanding of health promotion activities?
a. "I need to increase my fat intake and limit protein." b. "I still keep my dentist appointments even though I have partials now." c. "I should discontinue my fitness club membership for safety reasons." d. "I'm up-to-date on my immunizations, but at my age, I don't need the influenza vaccine."
A patient has severe flank pain. The urinalysis reveals presence of calcium phosphate crystals. The nurse will anticipate an order for which diagnostic test?
a. Intravenous pyelogram b. Mid-stream urinalysis c. Bladder scan d. Cystoscopy