A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a client who is experiencing acute manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this client?

To find out how many mL the nurse should administer for the total daily dose, we need to calculate the total daily dose and then convert it to mL using the available concentration.

The client is prescribed hydroxyzine 60 mg PO every 8 hours. To find the total daily dose, we can first calculate the dose per day and then convert it to mL.

Dose per day = Dose per dose interval x Number of doses per day

Dose per day = 60 mg x 3 (every 8 hours)

Dose per day = 180 mg per day

Now, we need to convert this dose to mL using the available concentration:

Concentration: 10 mg/5 mL

To find out how many mL for 180 mg, we can set up a proportion:

(10 mg / 5 mL) = (180 mg / x mL)

Cross-multiply:

10 mg * x mL = 5 mL * 180 mg

Now, solve for x (the number of mL):

x mL = (5 mL * 180 mg) / 10 mg

x mL = 900 mL / 10 mg

x mL = 90 mL

So, the nurse should administer 90 mL for the total daily dose.

A. Initiates social interactions with caregivers:One of the key goals for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is to improve social skills and interactions. Encouraging the adolescent to initiate social interactions is a positive and realistic outcome that promotes social development and enhances communication skills.

B. Meets own needs without manipulating others:While fostering independence and self-advocacy is important, adolescents with ASD may struggle with understanding social cues and may not manipulate others in a typical sense. This outcome may not be as relevant or achievable for the individual with ASD.

C. Changes behavior as a result of peer pressure:Adolescents with ASD may have difficulty understanding and responding to peer pressure in the same way as their neurotypical peers. This outcome may not be appropriate or realistic for someone with ASD, as it can lead to increased anxiety or discomfort.

D. Acknowledges that his delusions are not real:This outcome is more relevant to conditions such as schizophrenia or severe psychotic disorders, rather than ASD. Adolescents with autism may experience different cognitive challenges but generally do not have delusions in the way that individuals with psychotic disorders do.