A patient calls the clinic to speak to the nurse about takin…

A patient calls the clinic to speak to the nurse about taking an herbal product that contains ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) to “help my memory.” He states that he has read much information about the herbal product. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

A 70 kg patient is admitted to the burn unit with deep parti…

A 70 kg patient is admitted to the burn unit with deep partial-thickness burns covering 40% of their total body surface area (TBSA). The resident physician has proposed the following fluid resuscitation plan based on the Parkland formula: “Administer 11,200 mL of Lactated Ringer’s solution over the first 24 hours. Give half the volume in the first 8 hours and the remainder over the next 16 hours. Maintain this exact volume and rate regardless of the patient’s response.” As the experienced burn unit nurse, evaluate this plan and select the most appropriate response: