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A 2 year old child is nauseated post Platoplasty repair. The order reads Zofran 0.1mg/kg every 4 hours prn. The child weighs 24 pounds.  What is the correct dosage (mg) to be given by the nurse?

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An elderly male awakens at night with heartburn and belching. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms may occur when there is abnormal relaxation of what area of the GI system?

A pregnant client has been receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion for the treatment of severe preeclampsia. On assessment, the nurse finds vital signs of T = 37.3 degrees C, P = 88, R=10, BP = 148/90, SPO2 98% on RA, absent DTRs, and no clonus. The client is very drowsy but states, “I’m so thirsty and warm.” What should the nurse do first?

A 29-year-old G1P0 presents to the health clinic to establish prenatal care. The client is unsure of the date of her last menstrual period and notes that her pre-pregnancy weight was about 110 pounds. She has been feeling nauseated for the last few weeks and has not had much of an appetite. During the nurse’s conversation and assessment with the client, the following findings are documented What findings will require follow up by the nurse or provider?  This may include additional education or other interventions.  

List or name the respiratory pattern that contributed to the cause of the acid-base imbalance in the previous question;   pH 7.48 ; PaCO2 28; HCO3 21 mEq/L; ; SaO2 100%.

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Client condition:  acute pulmonary edema with crackles bilaterally to mid thoracic area

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