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tiara099

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse preparing a patient for a scheduled appointment for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) reminds the patient to:
 
  a. drink plenty of fluids before ECT to ensure adequate hydration.
  b. bring a change of clothes in case of incontinence.
  c. be prepared for visual disturbances after the treatment.
  d. arrange for transportation to and from the appointment.

Question 2

The physician has ordered furosemide 20 mg stat. The ampule is labeled 40 mg/mL. The nurse should give:
 
  a. 0.8 mL.
  b. 0.5 mL.
  c. 2.0 mL.
  d. 8.0 mL.


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samiel-sayed

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
If the patient has not arranged for adequate transportation to and from the appointment, the treatment will be canceled because driving after ECT is dangerous.

Answer to Question 2

B
Desired dosage over the available dosage times the unit. The unit is what the available dosage is contained in.


tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

milbourne11

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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