A health care provider prescribes activated charcoal (Actidose), 25 g orally every 6 hours for an acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. The medication label states: "Activated charcoal (Actidose), 50 g/240 ml." The nurse prepares to administer the dose
How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer in a whole number.
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120
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The home health nurse instructs the family of an older adult patient with arthritis that his sleep can be promoted by:
a. giving his nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the mornings. b. administering his diuretics in the mornings. c. encouraging daytime sleeping. d. avoiding the stimulation of backrubs or warm drinks before bedtime.
Equipment depreciation, fringe benefits, and salaries are considered:
a. fixed costs c. direct expenses b. variable costs d. indirect expenses
Which laboratory alteration would the nurse expect to observe in the client with prostate cancer that has metastasized to the pelvis?
A. Decreased aspartate aminotransferase level B. Increased alkaline phosphatase level C. Increased creatinine kinase level D. Decreased serum calcium level
The nurse changes a client's surgical dressing daily. This is considered to be part of which phase of the nursing process?
A) Nursing diagnosis B) Client goal C) Outcome identification D) Implementation