Hydralazine 10 mg IV every 4 hours is ordered for a patient with hypertension. The medication is available in a 10-mg/2-mL concentration. How many milliliters of hydralazine would the nurse administer with each dose? _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
2 mL
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A patient has a tumor of the spinal cord and is administered a corticosteroid. What statement by the patient demonstrates an accurate understanding of this treatment?
A) "This drug will cause my tumor to be more susceptible to treatment." B) "This drug will decrease my chance of infection and meningitis." C) "This drug won't cure my cancer, but it may help me feel much better." D) "This drug will stop my cancer cells from growing further."
A patient experiences a chest wall contusion as a result of being struck in the chest with a baseball bat. The emergency department nurse would be most concerned if which finding is observed during the initial assessment?
a. Paradoxic chest movement b. Complaint of chest wall pain c. Heart rate of 110 beats/minute d. Large bruised area on the chest
Self-esteem is not a consideration when providing patient care.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The nurse has completed medication education with the patient who is receiving atenolol (Tenormin). The nurse determines that teaching is effective when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I must avoid grapefruit juice when I take this medicine." 2. "I must call my doctor if I want to stop this medicine." 3. "I must check my pulse before taking the medicine and call the doctor if it is less than 50." 4. "I must take this medicine with food so it will be properly absorbed."