A patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) by par…
A patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) by paramedics who report that the patient has partial-thickness burns on the chest and legs. The patient has also suffered smoke inhalation. What is priority in the care of this patient?
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A nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with acquired deficiency syndrome (AIDS). A friend comes to visit the client and privately asks the nurse about the risk of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) when visiting the patient. What is the nurse’s best response?
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An acute asthmatic patient has been on Ciprofloxin IV 400 mg added to 250 mL of D5W. It is to be administered over a 2 hour period. The drip factor is 15. How many gtt/min should the nurse give? (Round to the nearest whole number)
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