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A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 3 mg IM. The amount available is diazepam for injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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Full Explanation
To calculate the amount of diazepam in milliliters (mL) to administer, you can use the following
formula:
Amount to administer (mL) = Desired dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) In this case, the desired dose is 3 mg and the concentration is 5 mg/mL. Amount to administer (mL) = 3 mg / 5 mg/mL ≈ 0.6 mL
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A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV to infuse over 8 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing set is 15 gtts/mL. Th nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Full Explanation
Step 1: Convert 1 L to mL. 1 L = 1000 mL
Step 2: Calculate the total infusion time in minutes. 8 hr × 60 min/hr = 480 min
Step 3: Calculate the flow rate in gtt/min. (1000 mL ÷ 480 min) × 15 gtt/mL = 31.25 gtt/min
Step 4: Round to the nearest whole number. 31.25 gtt/min ≈ 31 gtt/min
Answer: 31 gtt/min
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn following a vaginal delivery. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
A. Dry the infant off and cover the head.
B. Stimulate the infant to cry.
C. Clear the respiratory tract.
This is done by suctioning the newborn's mouth and nose to remove any mucus or amniotic fluid that may be present. Clearing the airway helps ensure that the newborn can breathe properly and reduces the risk of complications. After clearing the airway, the nurse can proceed with drying the infant, covering the head, stimulating crying if necessary, and clamping the umbilical cord.
D. Clamp the umbilical cord.
When the let down reflex occurs, what.action will the nurse perform?
A. assist the mother with breastfeeding when needed
The let-down reflex, also known as the milk ejection reflex, is the release of breast milk in response to stimulation of the nipple. It is typically accompanied by a tingling or warm sensation in the breasts. During this time, the nurse can support the mother in achieving a proper latch, positioning the baby correctly, and ensuring effective breastfeeding.
B. assess the color change and consistency of the lochia
C. observe for frequency of saturation of perineal pads
D. offer the mother oral fluids to prevent dehydration