The nurse receives an order for an IV of 1000 mL of D5W to i…
The nurse receives an order for an IV of 1000 mL of D5W to infuse over 8 hours. The tubing available is a 12gtt/mL set. How many drops per minute would the nurse set to deliver the IV fluids? ___________________________ gtt/min
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The parents of a 2-month-old infant ask if they can immunize their child by giving one or two immunizations per month instead of following the recommended immunization schedule for vaccines at 2, 4, 6, 12, and 15 months of age. The nurse should:
Read DetailsThe practitioner orders cefuroxime (Ceftin) 300 mg, PO, thre…
The practitioner orders cefuroxime (Ceftin) 300 mg, PO, three times a day. The following medication is available on the unit for you to use. How many milliliters would be given each dose? __________________________ mL/dose (round to the whole)
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The nurse receives an order for phenytoin (Dilantin) suspension 40 mg PO, three times a day. The pharmacy supplies phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 mg/5mL. To ensure the client has enough medication on hand for the day, how many milliliter(s) per day will the client receive? _____________ mL/day (round to the tenth)
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