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biggirl4568

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A nurse assesses a client who has appendicitis. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find?
 
  a. Severe, steady right lower quadrant pain
  b. Abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting
  c. Marked peristalsis and hyperactive bowel sounds
  d. Abdominal pain that increases with knee flexion

Question 2

A nurse prepares to administer 12 mg/kg of 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy intravenously to a client who has colon cancer. The client weights 132 lb. How many milligrams should the nurse administer?
 
  (Record your answer using a whole number.) _____ mg


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Andromeda18

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Right lower quadrant pain, specifically at McBurney's point, is characteristic of appendicitis. Usually if nausea and vomiting begin first, the client has gastroenteritis. Marked peristalsis and hyperactive bowel sounds are not indicative of appendicitis. Abdominal pain due to appendicitis decreases with knee flexion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
720 mg
132 lb = 60 kg.
60 kg  12 mg/kg = 720 mg.


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Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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