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A nurse cares for a client who is prescribed 4 mg of calcium gluconate to infuse over 5 hours. The pharmacy provides 2 premixed infusion bags with 2 mg of calcium gluconate in 100 mL of D5W. At what rate should the nurse administer this medication?
 
  (Record your answer using a whole number.) ____ mL/hr

Question 2

A nurse collaborates with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to provide care for a client who is in the healing phase of acute pancreatitis. Which statements focused on nutritional requirements should the nurse include
 
  when delegating care for this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a.
  Do not allow the client to eat between meals.
  b.
  Make sure the client receives a protein shake.
  c.
  Do not allow caffeine-containing beverages.
  d.
  Make sure the foods are bland with little spice.
  e.
  Do not allow high-carbohydrate food items.


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

ANS:
40 mL/hr

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
During the healing phase of pancreatitis, the client should be provided small, frequent, moderate- to high-carbohydrate, high-protein, low-fat meals. Protein shakes can be provided to supplement the diet. Foods and beverages should not contain caffeine and should be bland.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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