The 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?
Read DetailsThe nurse is performing a head and neck assessment for a cli…
The nurse is performing a head and neck assessment for a client. When inspecting the face, the nurse notes the skin, sclera, and mucous membranes appear yellowish. In the medical record, how would the nurse document the findings?
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