A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water 500 mL over 12 hr to a client. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?

(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

D. This question is crucial for assessing the quality or characteristics of pain. It prompts the adolescent to describe how the pain feels (e.g., sharp, throbbing, burning). Understanding the quality of pain helps the nurse determine potential causes and select appropriate interventions, such as specific pain medications or therapies tailored to the type of pain experienced.

A. This question helps localize the pain and assess its intensity in a specific area. It is useful for understanding the location and severity of pain but does not directly address the quality or type of pain (e.g., sharp, dull, burning).

B. This question explores the temporal aspect of pain, indicating when pain began to intensify. It provides information about pain onset and progression but does not describe the quality of the pain.

C This question assesses the intensity or severity of pain using a numeric scale, where 0 represents no pain and 10 represents the worst pain imaginable. While this is essential for assessing pain severity, it does not directly address the quality or characteristics of the pain.

D. Statin medications like lovastatin can rarely cause liver enzyme abnormalities, so baseline liver function tests are typically recommended before starting therapy to establish a baseline. This statement is correct and important to include in the teaching. Regular monitoring of liver function tests may also be recommended during treatment to detect any potential liver-related side effects early.

A. Lovastatin is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels. Dairy products do not interact directly with lovastatin, so there is no specific need to avoid dairy while taking this medication.

B Lovastatin extended release formulations are designed to release the medication slowly over time. Crushing or chewing extended release tablets can disrupt this mechanism and lead to unintended rapid absorption of the medication.

C. Statin medications, including lovastatin, can be taken at any time of day. There is no specific requirement to take lovastatin in the morning.