The HCP has ordered nitroprusside 100 mg/250 ml D5W on IV pu…

The HCP has ordered nitroprusside 100 mg/250 ml D5W on IV pump at 25 mL/hr. to lower blood pressure. The client weighs 143 lbs. (65 kg.) How many mcg/kg/min of nitroprusside is the patient receiving? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).

A nurse is talking with a patient about a negative enzyme-li…

A nurse is talking with a patient about a negative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test for human immune deficiency virus (HIV) antibodies. The test is negative and the patient states “Whew! I was really worried about that result.” What action by the nurse is most important?