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pane00

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The 100 lb patient who has been exposed to hepatitis A is to receive an injection of immune serum globulin. What should the dose (.02 mL/kg) be?
 
  a. 0.9 mL
  b. 1.4 mL
  c. 1.6 mL
  d. 1.8 mL

Question 2

To assist a family with a bowel training program to reduce fecal incontinence, the nurse would suggest the use of a ___________ at an optimal time to stimulate defecation.
 
  a. Warm bath
  b. A tap water enema
  c. Glycerin suppository
  d. Large glass of warm lemonade


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blakcmamba

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

ANS: A
100 lb/2.2 = 45.4. 45.4  0.02 = 0.90

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The use of a glycerin suppository for fecal stimulation is a helpful aid in a bowel-training program. The suppository is administered at what the family and patient have determined is the optimal time for a bowel movement.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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