A patient with suspected intracranial hemorrhage is prescrib…
A patient with suspected intracranial hemorrhage is prescribed Tranexamic Acid (TXA) 15 mg/kg IV over 10 minutes. The patient weighs 176 lb. TXA is available as 1,000 mg in 10 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer for the loading dose? (Round to the nearest tenth if needed)
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The oncology nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone internal radiation as part of the treatment plan. A visitor checks in at the nurses’ station, who discloses she may be pregnant. Which action should the nurse take first?
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The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted post CVA. The nurse is doing an initial assessment after shift change and notes: Wet voice Coughing with sips of water O2 saturation of 92% on room air Respiratory rate of 18 What is the priority nursing intervention?
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