A licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is preparing…
A licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is preparing to add a new IV of 5% dextrose in water (D5W) with potassium (K+) to an existing line. The LPN/LVN notices that only 25 mL of urine has been collected over the past 2 hours. Which intervention is the most appropriate?
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The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client with a history of chronic alcoholism and notes a serum magnesium level of 1.1 mEq/L (0.45 mmol/L). Which clinical finding should the nurse expect to observe during the assessment?
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The physician orders an infusion of 1000 ml of 5% dextrose in 0.45 NS to be completed in 8 hours. The nurse should set the electronic infusion pump to deliver ______________ ml/hr? If rounding is necessary, round to the tenths place.
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