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What assessment would concern the nurse the most when preparing to administer 0.9% NaCl to a dehydrated 76-year-old patient?
What assessment would concern the nurse the most when preparing to administer 0.9% NaCl to a dehydrated 76-year-old patient?
What action will the nurse take after a patient receiving a fluid bolus of 500ml over an hour shows symptoms of AP 110, pulse-ox. 90%, BP 140/96, and dyspnea?
What action will the nurse take after a patient receiving a fluid bolus of 500ml over an hour shows symptoms of AP 110, pulse-ox. 90%, BP 140/96, and dyspnea?
Which lab results will the nurse need to report to the physician right away for a hospitalized patient with low back pain?
Which lab results will the nurse need to report to the physician right away for a hospitalized patient with low back pain?
What action will the nurse take if a patient ordered an IV of NS at 50ml/hr. for 8 hours has only received 100ml of IV fluid for the shift?
What action will the nurse take if a patient ordered an IV of NS at 50ml/hr. for 8 hours has only received 100ml of IV fluid for the shift?
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Which solution would the nurse anticipate being ordered to replace fluid loss for a patient receiving fluid resuscitation for a burn sustained 3 hours ago?
Which solution would the nurse anticipate being ordered to replace fluid loss for a patient receiving fluid resuscitation for a burn sustained 3 hours ago?
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Which patients need IV fluids? Select all that apply.
Which patients need IV fluids? Select all that apply.
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A 60 year old patient with no previous lung disease is receiving Normal Saline at 150ml/hour and begins to experience shortness of breath and the pulse oximeter is 90%. Which action would the LPN take first?
A 60 year old patient with no previous lung disease is receiving Normal Saline at 150ml/hour and begins to experience shortness of breath and the pulse oximeter is 90%. Which action would the LPN take first?
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What will the nurse do if the patient's vitals are temp. 98.0, pulse 109, resp. 20, BP 84/48, and pulse oximeter 95% when the infusion of 0.45% normal saline is alarming due to an empty bag?
What will the nurse do if the patient's vitals are temp. 98.0, pulse 109, resp. 20, BP 84/48, and pulse oximeter 95% when the infusion of 0.45% normal saline is alarming due to an empty bag?
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Which statement made by the nurse indicates understanding of isotonic solutions?
Which statement made by the nurse indicates understanding of isotonic solutions?
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What action will the LPN take when a 17-year-old patient presents to an Ohio hospital Emergency Department and needs an IV started stat?
What action will the LPN take when a 17-year-old patient presents to an Ohio hospital Emergency Department and needs an IV started stat?
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What action will the LPN take when receiving an order to start Gentamycin (Cydomycin) by IVPB route for a 19-year-old female who is MRDD?
What action will the LPN take when receiving an order to start Gentamycin (Cydomycin) by IVPB route for a 19-year-old female who is MRDD?
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