A nurse is evaluating a patient who is suffering from prostatic hypertrophy.
What symptoms associated with urinary retention should the nurse anticipate? (Choose all that apply)

The nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 350 mg orally. The available amoxicillin is 250 mg per 5 mL.

Step 1: To find out how many mL the nurse should administer, we need to set up a proportion to calculate the dosage. The proportion is set up as follows: 350 mg (desired dose) : X mL (unknown quantity) = 250 mg (available dose) : 5 mL (known quantity)

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for X: 350 mg * 5 mL = 250 mg * X mL Step 3: Simplify the equation: 1750 mgmL = 250X mgmL Step 4: Divide both sides by 250 mg to solve for X: X = 1750 mg*mL ÷ 250 mg = 7 mL.So, the nurse should administer 7 mL of amoxicillin.

Step 1: Convert All Fluid Intake to Milliliters (mL)

To accurately record the patient's fluid intake, first, convert each fluid measurement to milliliters:

• 1 cup of coffee = 240 mL
• 4 oz of orange juice = 118.3 mL
• 3 oz of water = 88.7 mL
• 1 cup of flavored gelatin = 236.6 mL
• 1 cup of tea = 240 mL
• 5 oz of broth = 147.9 mL
• 3 oz of water (another serving) = 88.7 mL

Step 2: Calculate Total Fluid Intake

Add all the converted fluid amounts together:

• Total fluid intake = 240 mL (coffee) + 118.3 mL (orange juice) + 88.7 mL (water) + 236.6 mL (gelatin) + 240 mL (tea) + 147.9 mL (broth) + 88.7 mL (water) = 1,160.2 mL

Step 3: Round to the Nearest Whole Number

Round the total to the nearest whole number:

• Rounded total = 1,160 mL

The nurse should record 1,160 mL on the patient’s chart.