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The medial rectus muscle and lateral rectus muscle pull the…

The medial rectus muscle and lateral rectus muscle pull the eye in the same direction.

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Jack has decided to take up jogging as a way to enhance his…

Jack has decided to take up jogging as a way to enhance his endurance training.

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The nurse is reviewing the medication order for a patient wh…

The nurse is reviewing the medication order for a patient who is to receive a nitroglycerin gtt for the management of chest pain during acute coronary syndrome. Provider’s Order:Initiate a nitroglycerin drip at 5 mcg/min, and titrate by 5 mcg/min every 5 minutes to achieve a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of less than 140 mmHg. Do not exceed a maximum dose of 20 mcg/min. The medication is dispensed as 50 mg of nitroglycerin in 250 mL of 0.9% NaCl. The nurse began the infusion at 5 mcg/min when the patient’s blood pressure reading was 166/82 mmHg. After 5 minutes, the patient’s blood pressure reading was 160/78 mmHg, so the nurse increased the drip rate by 5 mcg/min.  Question: The nurse verifies that the infusion pump should administer the current rate of 10 mcg/min at what rate, in mL per hour? Round to the nearest whole number. Enter numeric value only.

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What is the nurse’s priority action in the care and protecti…

What is the nurse’s priority action in the care and protection of a child who has been a victim of child abuse?

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The nurse is providing care for a postoperative patient who…

The nurse is providing care for a postoperative patient who is receiving Percocet for pain management. Provider’s Order:Administer Percocet (oxycodone 5 mg/acetaminophen 325 mg), 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed for severe pain (pain score 7-10).  The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen should not exceed 4 G. The patient has been experiencing significant pain and has requested the maximum allowed dosage for the past 24 hours. Question:If a patient is receiving the maximum ordered dose of 2 tablets every 6 hours, how many grams of acetaminophen will the patient receive in 24 hours? Enter numeric value only. Round to the nearest tenth.

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A nurse is calculating a client’s fluid intake over the past…

A nurse is calculating a client’s fluid intake over the past 8 hr. The client had one 8-oz cup of coffee, 3 oz of juice, and 12 oz of soda. The client’s water pitcher had 800 mL and 200 mL remain. The client also had IV fluids infusing at 40 mL/hr via an IV pump. How many mL should the nurse document as the client’s total intake for the shift? __________________

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A nurse is preparing to administer an IV infusion of potassi…

A nurse is preparing to administer an IV infusion of potassium chloride (KCl) to a patient with hypokalemia related to prolonged nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The provider has ordered 40 mEq of potassium chloride to be infused over 4 hours. The available formulation is potassium chloride 10 mEq/100 mL. Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding the administration of this potassium chloride infusion?

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Which of the following is accurately stated regarding cardia…

Which of the following is accurately stated regarding cardiac muscle tissue?

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Which parental statement regarding the sleep needs of a youn…

Which parental statement regarding the sleep needs of a younger infant is accurate?

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A nurse is assessing an infant who is suspected of experienc…

A nurse is assessing an infant who is suspected of experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for the nurse to take first?

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