The patient has vancomycin 1250 mg ordered once daily for an infection. The vancomycin is available in 250 mL of NS and should infuse over 2 hours. Using an IV pump, how many milliliters per hour should the vancomycin infuse? ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


125 mL/h

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Which part of planning should the nurse indicate is the family's priority? a. Sharing household responsibilities b. Preparing the house for her arrival c. Helping her use her skills and talents d. Setting limits on nighttime activities

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A nursing instructor is teaching about trauma and stressor-related disorders. Which student statement indicates that further instruction is needed?

1. "The trauma that women experience is more likely to be sexual assault and child sexual abuse." 2. "The trauma that men experience is more likely to be accidents, physical assaults, combat, or viewing death or injury." 3. "After exposure to a traumatic event, only 10 percent of victims develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)." 4. "Research shows that PTSD is more common in men than in women."

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A patient competed recently in a marathon. After running 16 miles, he had to drop out because of severe muscle spasms. The doctor might suggest which type of medication?

a. Salicylates b. NSAIDs c. Muscle relaxants d. Uricosurics

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Grounded theory tries to account for people's actions from the perspective of those involved. It seeks to discover this main concern or problem and the behavior that is designed to resolve it

The manner in which people resolve this main concern is known as which of the following? A) Participatory action research B) Constant comparison C) The core variable D) A single entity

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