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A client who had a small bowel resection two weeks ago is receiving 3/4 strength Ensure feedings 275 ml every 4 hours via nasogastric tube. Full strength Ensure is available in a 240 ml can. The nurse should use how many ml of Ensure to prepare the feeding? (Enter numeric value only. Round to nearest whole number if needed.) - Using the formula Desired % / on Hand % x Volume Desired = 75/100 x 275 = 0.75 x 275 = 206 Ensure 206 ml Ensure + 69 ml water = 275 ml (75% solution) A client admit...

1. Heparin protocol is prescribed for a client weighing 90 kg. Per protocol, the heparin loading dose is 60 units/kg IV rounded to the nearest 100 units, with a maximum loading dose of 4,000 units. The heparin vial is labeled 5,000 units/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) false Item 51164 By Sheila Duncan Heparin Protocol: Heparin loading dose: 60 units/kg IV, rounded to the nearest 100 units, follo...

A client who weighs 79 pounds is receiving clomipramine (Anafranil) PO. The practical nurse (PN) refers to the published drug literature which recommends the dose of 3 mg/kg/day. How many mg should the PN determine is the recommended dose for this client? - Rationale 2.2 pounds = 1 kg, so 79 pounds = 35.9090 kg35.9090 Kg x 3 mg = 107.7 or 108 mg/day 108!! A client who weighs 40.6 kg is receiving ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) PO. The practical nurse (PN) refers to the published drug literature which...

Heparin protocol is prescribed for a client weighing 90 kg. Per protocol, the heparin loading dose is 60 units/kg IV rounded to the nearest 100 units, with a maximum loading dose of 4,000 units. The heparin vial is labeled 5,000 units/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) false Item 51164 By Sheila Duncan Heparin Protocol: Heparin loading dose: 60 units/kg IV, rounded to the nearest 100 units, followed by...

A client with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is receiving an infusion of 5 % dextrose in water with amikacin (Amikin) 0.572 grams/100 ml every 12 hours. The practical nurse prepares the dose of amikacin using a vial labeled, " 250 mg/ml." How many ml should the practical nurse add to the infusion? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - 2.3 Mineral oil U.S.P 30 ml PO daily for 3 days is prescribed for a client who is experiencing severe consti...

A male client receives a prescription for ondansetron hydrochloride (Zofran) 4 mg IV to prevent postoperative nausea after an inguinal hernia repair. The medication is available in 2 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.) Use ratio and proportion, 4 mg : X ml = 2 mg : 1 ml 2X = 4 X = 2 - 2 The nurse is preparing to administer Hepatitis B Vaccine, Recombinant (Energix- B) 5 mcg IM to a school-aged child. The vaccine is labeled, 10 mcg/ml. How many ml sh...

A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D (Ans- 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used for...

A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D (Ans- 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used for ...

A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D (Ans- 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used for ...

12. The shopper was angry when he realized he ___ it cheaper at the other store. a. Get b. Could have got c. Could have gotten d. Might have get 13. Which sentence is not grammatically correct? a. Because he did not examine the patient, the healthcare provider prescribed her with the wrong medication. b. The nurse decided to bathe the client, than trim his nails. c. The dietician, through negligence, made a mistake with the diet plan. d. Since the child was feeling ill, the nurse sent ...