A client asks the nurse why his health care provider prescribed ...

[haleyc112]

A client asks the nurse why his health care provider prescribed ketorolac tromethamine following his eye surgery. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. It is prescribed prophylactically to prevent infection.
  b. This is effective in managing the pain following surgery.
  c. It increases the amount of eye fluid, so your eye does not undergo drying.
  d. This is effective in managing tear production after surgery.

Question 2

A client weighing 154 pounds is prescribed mannitol 100 mg IV. The recommended safe dosage range is ___________________ _.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[smrerig]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not the action or use for ketorolac.
B Correct: By decreasing inflammation, ketorolac is effective in managing postoperative pain.
C Incorrect: This is not the action or use for ketorolac.
D Incorrect: This is not the action or use for ketorolac.

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
1.0-1.5 mg/kg
1.0-1.5 milligrams per kilogram

[haleyc112]

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[kusterl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it