A patient is to receive 1000 mL intravenously of dextrose 5 in lactated Ringer's solution in 8 hours. When you check the intravenous (IV) bag after 2 hours, 700 mL remain in the bag. How many milliliters have already infused?
a. 100
b. 300
c. 700
d. 1000
Question 2
Vicodin (acetaminophen/hydrocodone) is prescribed for a patient who has had surgery. The nurse informs the patient that which common adverse effects can occur with this medication?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Diarrhea
b. Constipation
c. Lightheadedness
d. Nervousness
e. Urinary retention
f. Itching
When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis
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Calipers are used to measure the body fat on the triceps of a patient.
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).
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