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A pediatric client is to receive furosemide (Lasix) 2 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) every 6 hours. The client's weight is 55 pounds. The nurse administers ___________________ _ mg of Lasix every 6 hours.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A 2-week-old baby's caregivers seek help from the nurse in understanding the baby's recent unexplained episodes of crying and inability to be consoled, no matter what they try. The nurse explains that this is probably colic.
 
  The caregivers ask: What causes colic? Have we been doing something wrong? The nurse's best response is: a. In most cases we don't really know what causes colic, so don't blame yourselves. We will do some checking to see if it might be an infection.
  b. I don't know if you have been doing something wrong or not. Let's look at what routines you have and your parenting practices.
  c. Do you think you have been doing anything wrong?
  d. What have you been feeding this baby, and how much at a time?



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Answer to Question 1

50
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Because the client is 55 pounds, the client weighs 25 kg. 25 kg  2 mg indicates the client should receive 50 mg of Lasix every 6 hours.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. When the caregivers ask: What causes colic? Have we been doing something wrong? The nurse's best response is: In most cases we don't really know what causes colic, so don't blame yourselves. We will do some checking to see if it might be an infection.
B Incorrect. When the caregivers ask: What causes colic? Have we been doing something wrong? The nurse's best response is not: I don't know if you have been doing something wrong or not. Let's look at what routines you have and your parenting practices.
C Incorrect. When the caregivers ask: What causes colic? Have we been doing something wrong? The nurse's best response is not: Do you think you have been doing anything wrong?
D Incorrect. When the caregivers ask: What causes colic? Have we been doing something wrong? The nurse's best response is not: What have you been feeding this baby, and how much at a time?



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