An older adult presents to the emergency department with com…
An older adult presents to the emergency department with complaints of unexplained fatigue and a recent fall. The patient denies experiencing chest pain. Based on your knowledge of atypical manifestations of coronary artery disease (CAD) in older adults, which of the following should the nurse prioritize in the assessment?
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A 2-year-old child who weighs 10.9 kg is experiencing fevers and irritability. The provider prescribes the following medication: Acetaminophen 15 mg/kg/dose oral solution PO q6h PRN How many milligrams of Acetaminophen will you give to the patient for one dose? Round to the nearest tenth.
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As in question 5, a 76-year-old female who weighs 99 pounds is experiencing severe pain. The provider prescribes the following medication: Hydromorphone 0.015 mg/kg/dose IM q4h PRN If the concentration of the medication is 0.2 mg/mL, how many mLs will you give to the patient for one dose? Round to the nearest tenth.
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