An infant weighs 14.3 lbs. What is the lower per dose dosage for this infant?
What will be an ideal response?
910 mg
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1. "I will give him his ADHD medication with his meals" 2. "I will stick to the same routine each day after school." 3. "I will let him do his homework while he is watching his favorite television show." 4. "I will take my child to the physician every three months for a weight and height check."
A client is exhibiting signs of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). Which intravenous solution (IV) would the nurse anticipate hanging?
A) Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) B) Half-normal saline (0.45% NSS) C) One-third normal saline (0.33% NSS) D) Mannitol (Osmitrol)
A nurse is caring for a patient with impaired renal function. A creatinine clearance measurement has been ordered. The nurse is aware that the specimens needed for the calculation of the patient's creatinine clearance will include what?
A) A fasting serum potassium level and a random urine sample B) A 24-hour urine specimen collection and a serum creatinine level midway through the urine collection process C) A blood, urea, nitrogen level, and serum creatinine level on three consecutive mornings D) A sterile urine specimen and an electrolyte panel, including sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus values
The nurse determines that a prescribed medication has not been administered as ordered on the previous shift. What action will the nurse take?
a. Administer the medication immediately. b. Complete an incident report. c. Notify the nurse responsible for the error. d. Record the occurrence in the nurse's notes.