An emergency room nurse implements fluid replacement for a client ...

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An emergency room nurse implements fluid replacement for a client with severe burn injuries. The provider prescribes a liter of 0.9 normal saline to infuse over 1 hour and 30 minutes via gravity tubing with a drip factor of 30 drops/mL.
 
  At what rate should the nurse administer the infusion? (Record your answer using a whole number and rounding to the nearest drop.) ____ drops/min

Question 2

A nurse plans care for a client with burn injuries. Which interventions should the nurse implement to prevent infection in the client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Ask all family members and visitors to perform hand hygiene before touching the client.
  b. Carefully monitor burn wounds when providing each dressing change.
  c. Clean equipment with alcohol between uses with each client on the unit.
  d. Allow family members to only bring the client plants from the hospital's gift shop.
  e. Use aseptic technique and wear gloves when performing wound care.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS:
333 drops/min
1000 mL divided by 90 minutes, then multiplied by 30 drops, equals 333 drops/min.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E
To prevent infection in a client with burn injuries the nurse should ensure everyone performs hand hygiene, monitor wounds for signs of infection, and use aseptic technique, including wearing gloves when performing wound care. The client should have disposable equipment that is not shared with another client, and plants should not be allowed in the client's room.