D5W 500 mL is to infuse over 6 hours. Using tubing with a 10 gtt/mL drop factor, how many drops per minute should the IV fluids be infused? ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


14 gtt/min

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a. An adverse b. A side c. Therapeutic d. Toxic

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A client is demonstrating signs of peritonsillar abscess. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)

1. Bradypnea 2. Drop in blood pressure 3. Hot potato voice 4. Trismus 5. Dysphagia 6. Sore throat

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The nurse has been sued for defamation after charting that the patient is a prostitute. What is the nurse's best defense in this case?

1. Provide hearsay evidence. 2. Prove that the statement is true. 3. Define the contributing factors. 4. There is no defense against defamation.

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The nurse is preparing to administer a medication when the client states, "I'm allergic to that." How will the nurse proceed? (Select all that apply.)

a. Check the chart for allergies. b. Notify the health care provider. c. Ask what reaction the client gets. d. Continue to give the medication. e. Perform a skin test first. f. Notify the pharmacist. g. Document the allergy on the chart.

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