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IV potassium chloride (KCl) 60 mEq is prescribed for treatment of a patient with severe hypokalemia. Which action should the nurse take?

A patient has an acute intravascular hemolytic reaction to a blood transfusion. After discontinuing the blood transfusion, which is the nurse’s next action?

Scientists dedicated to understanding memory have made it possible for us to know a lot about memory.

When we are required to read longer passages, it's usually because we either have to comprehend fully the content or introduce ourselves to new content.

Which of the following statements about sleep are accurate?

Reading is increasingly important today because of the amount of information we encounter and consume.

Leading neuroscientist John Medina claims that the brain begins to wander at about 10 minutes.

Considering everything you have to do in college, it's not surprising that sleep is one of the first things college students sacrifice.

Lack of sleep impairs judgment, focus and overall mood, but does not affect metabolism, appetite, blood pressure, levels of inflammation or immune response.

When you want to learn how to do something which is your first choice:  a) read a book or website text about it or b) watch a YouTube video?  Think about your response.  Why did you pick that response?  Have you always felt that way or do you think your response has changed over time?  Do you think available media has changed your reading habits?  Explain your answer.