The nurse knows that low cardiac output is responsible for d…
The nurse knows that low cardiac output is responsible for diminished pulses, poor color, delayed capillary refill time and decreased urine output. Which of the following congenital heart defects manifests these signs of obstructed systemic blood flow?
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An 8- month old is brought into the Emergency Room. He has been crying with his legs drawn up. The parents report that it happened quickly and he has been vomiting a green bile-like substance. The ER doctor’s diagnosis is volvulus. Knowing the risks, the nurse expects:
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The nurse is discharging a client recovering from a Group A streptococcal throat infection. The doctor orders amoxicillin to be taken twice a day for 10 days. The nurse checks the dosage to ensure its safety. Is this a safe dose? (True or False) Weight: 36.4 kg Ordered dose: 455 mg PO every 12 hrs Recommended range: 25 mg/kg/day
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