A volume of 175 mL is to infuse in 3 hours. Calculate the flow rate in gtt/min using a microdrip calibrated at 60 gtt/mL
What will be an ideal response?
58 gtt/min
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A middle-class family is talking with the nurse about the impact a seriously mental ill son has had on the family. Insurance has only partially covered treatment expenses, and the family has spent much of their savings to care for him
The patient's younger sister mentions she feels lost because her parents are so focused on her brother that it seems as though they have no time for her. The parents are concerned that when the siblings move out and they themselves become aged, there will be no one to care for the patient. Which response would be most helpful? a. Acknowledge their concerns, and indicate that you will consult with the treatment team about ways to bring the patient's symptoms under better control. b. Give them the names of financial advisors and banks that could help them save or borrow sufficient funds to leave a trust fund to care for their loved one. c. Refer them to crisis intervention services to learn ways to manage caregiver stress, and provide the titles of some helpful books for families of SMI persons. d. Discuss the benefits of participating in National Alliance on Mental Illness programs, and discuss ways to help the son become more independent.
The nurse is caring for a group of medical-surgical patients. The unit has been notified of a fire on an adjacent wing of the hospital. The nurse quickly formulates a plan to keep the patients safe. Which of the following should the nurse implement?
(Select all that apply.) a. Close all doors. b. Note evacuation routes. c. Note oxygen shut-offs. d. Await direction from the fire department. e. Evacuate everyone from the building. f. Review "Stop, drop, and roll" with the nursing staff.
Although alcohol is clearly a ____ drug, it is often misclassified because low doses release the ____ from inhibitory control.
A. depressant, cerebral cortex B. depressant, medulla C. stimulant, medulla D. stimulant, cerebral cortex
What should the nurse do to decrease the patient's disorientation at night during the detoxification period?
a. Place the patient in a room with another recovering patient b. Instruct the patient to orient himself to his surroundings at bedtime c. Wake the patient up every 4 hours to eat a small snack d. Use nightlights and remove extra furniture from the room