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The doctor orders 60mg of a medication TIDThe patient weighs 80 poundsThe drug guide states that a safe dose is 2-4mg/kg/dayIs 60mg TID a safe dose for this patient?

Infuse 1200 mL of NS in 6 hours. The infusion set is calibrated for a drop factor of 15 gtts/mL. How many gtt/min should be administered?

Which of the following findings would be present in the client experiencing systematic inflammation: (Select All That Apply)

A nurse has just initiated a peripheral IV infusion of 5% dextrose in water. How often should the nurse plan to replace the primary infusion tubing?

A patient taking theophylline for asthma control presents to the emergency department with complaints of nausea and vomiting. The nurse understands this to be:

Which of the following laboratory tests is the nurse most concerned about for a client taking clozapine?

A client with heart failure will take oral furosemide at home. To help the client evaluate the effectiveness of furosemide therapy, the nurse will instruct the client to:

The nurse is assessing a client who has small groups of vesicles over his chest and upper abdominal area. They are located only on the right side of his body. The client states his pain level is 8/10, and describes the pain as burning in nature. Which question is most appropriate to include in the data collection?

A patient experiencing a myocardial infarction (MI) is given morphine as a priority in managing pain. The nurse understands which of the following to be the primary reason for administering morphine to a patient with an MI:

A family member of a client asks the nurse about the protein-restricted diet ordered because of advanced liver disease with hepatic encephalopathy. What statement by the nurse would best explain the purpose of the diet?