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A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 4 mg IM stat. The amount available is ondansetron for injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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Full Explanation
To determine the volume of ondansetron to administer, divide the desired dose (4 mg) by the
concentration of the solution (2 mg/mL). 4 mg / 2 mg/mL = 2 mL
The nurse should administer 2 mL of ondansetron for injection.
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A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO to a client. The amount available is acetaminophen 325 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
(Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Full Explanation
To determine the number of tablets to administer, divide the desired dose (650 mg) by the strength of each tablet (325 mg).
650 mg / 325 mg = 2 tablets
The nurse should administer 2 tablets of acetaminophen to the client.
A nurse is preparing to palpate the uterine fundus of a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation to measure fundal height. At which of the following locations should the nurse expect to find the fundus?
A. 3 cm below the umbilicus
This is too low, as the fundus at 22 weeks should be at or slightly above the umbilicus.
B. 5 cm above the umbilicus
This is too high, as the fundus typically reaches this level closer to 24–26 weeks.
C. 3 cm above the umbilicus
This is slightly higher than expected for 22 weeks, though the fundus may be just above the umbilicus in some cases.
D. At the umbilicus
This is the most accurate, as the fundus is typically at the level of the umbilicus at 20–22 weeks. At 22 weeks of gestation, the uterine fundus is typically located at or near the level of the umbilicus. Fundal height generally corresponds to gestational age in centimeters, so at 22 weeks, the fundus is expected to be approximately 22 cm from the pubic symphysis, which aligns with the umbilicus.
Full Explanation
At 22 weeks of gestation, the uterine fundus is typically located at or near the level of the umbilicus. Fundal height generally corresponds to gestational age in centimeters, so at 22 weeks, the fundus is expected to be approximately 22 cm from the pubic symphysis, which aligns with the umbilicus.
- A. 3 cm below the umbilicus: This is too low, as the fundus at 22 weeks should be at or slightly above the umbilicus.
- B. 5 cm above the umbilicus: This is too high, as the fundus typically reaches this level closer to 24–26 weeks.
- C. 3 cm above the umbilicus: This is slightly higher than expected for 22 weeks, though the fundus may be just above the umbilicus in some cases.
- D. At the umbilicus: This is the most accurate, as the fundus is typically at the level of the umbilicus at 20–22 weeks.
Final Answer: D. At the umbilicus
A nurse is teaching a new mother about signs of effective breastfeeding of her newborn. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Your baby should gain 0.25 oz (7 grams) per day after the fourth day of life.
B. Expect your baby to have less than 5 wet diapers per day after the fourth day of life.
C. Your baby can lose 5% of body weight during the first 3 days of life.
This is a normal physiological process as the baby adjusts to feeding and eliminates excess fluids. However, the other options provided are not accurate indicators of effective breastfeeding. The expected weight gain of a breastfed baby is typically 0.5 to 1 ounce (15 to 30 grams) per day after the first few days. It is also expected for a breastfed baby to have at least 6 wet diapers per day after the fourth day of life, indicating adequate hydration. Lastly, while it is normal for newborns to feed frequently, it is not accurate to state that they will feed constantly for the entire first week of life.
D. Expect your baby to feed constantly the first week of life.