The healthcare provider prescribed 25 mEq of potassium chlor…
The healthcare provider prescribed 25 mEq of potassium chloride to be infused over 6 hours. The potassium chloride solution is available in a concentration of 25 mEq KCl in 0.9% NaCl 500 mL. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump to infuse in mL/hr? Do not label your answer. Provide numeric answer only. Round to the nearest whole number. [BLANK-1]
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A client tells the nurse they feel overwhelmed by caring for an ill parent while working full time. The nurse is assessing the client’s coping strategies and use of cognitive techniques to manage stress. Which client statement best demonstrates cognitive reframing?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with Diabetes Mellitus who suddenly develops shakiness, mild confusion, nervousness, and a headache. The patient is alert but restless and reports feeling “not right.” Based on these findings, the nurse recognizes that the client is most likely experiencing which condition?
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A thirty-two year old patient’s recent blood tests indicate the presence of insulin antibodies and a serum glucose level of 274mg/dL. He has been told that he has an autoimmune disorder that has resulted in a diagnosis of diabetes. Which type of diabetes is classified as an autoimmune disorder?
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A nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes about carbohydrate counting. The nurse explains that carbohydrates are counted in grams. Approximately how many grams of carbohydrate are in each serving of carbohydrate?
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