The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive metronida…
The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive metronidazole 600 milligrams every 8 hours. The concentration should not exceed 8 mg/ml. The medication sent from pharmacy is labeled metronidazole 600 milligrams/50 ml. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
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A nurse is completing a home visit with a mother of a 7-day-old baby. During the visit, the mother expresses concern that her milk supply is not enough. Which of the following indicate feedings are adequate? Select all that apply
Read DetailsAt one minute of age the nurse notes the following: heart r…
At one minute of age the nurse notes the following: heart rate of 116 beats/minute spontaneous respirations extremities are slightly flexed loud cry when the sole of his foot is flicked pink except for bluish hands and feet What is the APGAR score for this neonate? [BLANK-1]
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The healthcare provider prescribes oral morphine sulfate for symptom management. The prescribed dosage is 0.05 milligrams/kilogram every 4 hours as needed for withdrawal symptoms. The infant weighs 3.2 kilograms. The available oral morphine sulfate solution is labeled as follows: morphine sulfate label.jpg How many milliliters of morphine sulfate oral solution should the nurse administer for each dose to the infant? Round answer to the nearest 100th. Do not include a label [BLANK-1]
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A nurse is performing a congenital heart defects screening on a 24-hour old newborn using pulse oximetry. Results reveal a pre-ductal oxygen saturation of 98% and post-ductal oxygen saturation of 94%. What is the expected action of the nurse?
Read DetailsA neonate weighing 4.09 kilograms was born to a mother who h…
A neonate weighing 4.09 kilograms was born to a mother who has substance use disorder. The neonate is prescribed morphine sulfate 0.05 milliliters/kilogram/dose orally. The medication is to be given every 3 hours as needed. How many milliliters will the nurse administer per dose? Round to the nearest 100th Do not include a label [BLANK-1]
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