A client with polycythemia vera has developed a deep vein th…
A client with polycythemia vera has developed a deep vein thrombosis. The client has a new prescription for heparin 1.5 units/kg/dose subcutaneous every 12 hours. The client weighs 226 lbs. The pharmacy supplies heparin 1000 units/1 mL. What dose should the nurse administer? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Read DetailsThe nurse is caring for a client with iron-deficiency anemia…
The nurse is caring for a client with iron-deficiency anemia. The healthcare provider orders IV iron 62.5 mg in 100 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride to infuse over two hours. What rate will the nurse program the infusion pump? Round your answer to the tenths.
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The healthcare provider prescribes cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) 1000 mcg intramuscularly (IM) once a week on Mondays. The pharmacy supplies 1000 mcg/1 mL. What IM injection site can the nurse use to administer the medication? Select all that apply.
Read DetailsAn HIV positive client is admitted to the medical-surgical u…
An HIV positive client is admitted to the medical-surgical unit following orthopedic surgery. The client asks the nurse to keep her HIV status from the nursing staff who are not caring for her. What is the nurse’s best response?
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