An 82-year-old patient with heart failure and moderate renal…

An 82-year-old patient with heart failure and moderate renal impairment (eGFR 35 mL/min) is admitted for fluid overload. The provider orders furosemide 1 mg/kg IV, but the provider instructs the nurse to reduce the dose by 25% due to renal impairment. The patient weighs 70 kg. The furosemide is to be administered in 150 mL normal saline over 30 minutes. Question 1: Calculate the adjusted IV dose the patient should receive. mg round up to nearest whole number Question 2: Determine the IV flow rate in mL/hour the nurse should set on the infusion pump. ml/hr  

A 72-year-old man who has recently started noticing mild sti…

A 72-year-old man who has recently started noticing mild stiffness in his knees and occasional difficulty climbing stairs. He has a history of mild osteoarthritis but has been otherwise healthy. During your assessment, you note that he walks with a slightly slower pace and sometimes uses the handrail when navigating stairs. Based on the principles of healthy aging and mobility, which of the following nursing interventions would best support his long-term function and quality of life? (Select all that apply)