Your patient has a deep vein thrombus and has streptokinase…
Your patient has a deep vein thrombus and has streptokinase ordered at 100,000 international units/hour. The concentration is 250,000 international units of streptokinase in 45 mL of 0.9% NS. How many mL’s per hour should the IV pump be programmed for?
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A nurse is developing an individualized teaching plan for a patient who has been prescribed a liquid antacid for gastrointestinal upset. Which teaching points should the nurse include to ensure safe and effective medication administration? Select all that apply.
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A nurse is developing a patient education plan for a woman diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis who will begin taking metronidazole (Flagyl). Which instructions should the nurse include to ensure safe and effective management of care?
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A 32-year-old patient is diagnosed with a parasitic infection and prescribed an anthelmintic medication. During the patient’s discharge teaching, the nurse is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive care plan that includes medication adherence, symptom monitoring, and prevention of reinfection. Evaluate the following actions as part of the nurse’s care plan for this patient. Select “Appropriate” or “Inappropriate” for each action.
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You are performing a spiritual assessment for a client who has expressed feelings of hopelessness and isolation. Consider the principles of spiritual care and the nursing process. Which nursing assessment question is most appropriate to explore the client’s spiritual needs?
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