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The physician orders erythromycin 1.5 g in 250 mL of D5W to infuse over 2 hours. The drop factor is 15 drops per mL. How many drops per minute will the nurse administer to the patient? (LABEL CORRECTLY, USE UPPER CASE LETTERS, ROUND TO WHOLE NUMBER TO RECEIVE CREDIT

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["31"]

Total volume = 250 mL

Time = 2 hours = 120 minutes

Drop factor = 15 gtt/mL

Flow rate=(Volume ×Drop factorTime) / Time

Flow rate=(250 ×15) / 120

= 31.2

Rounded to whole number: 31 drops/minute

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Daytime sleepiness, snoring, and obesity
These are hallmark signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Obesity increases risk due to airway narrowing; snoring and daytime fatigue are classic symptoms.

B. Latex allergy, stressful career, and recent divorce
These may lead to stress or insomnia but are not related to OSA.

C. Early morning awakening, shift work, and ADD
Could indicate circadian rhythm disorders or insomnia-not OSA.

D. Insomnia, inability to concentrate, and anemia
Anemia may cause fatigue, but not OSA-specific signs like snoring.

A. Palliative care is not restricted to clients who are terminally ill. B. Palliative care is limited to clients who are in a health care facility. C. Palliative care should be avoided for a client who is receiving a curative treatment. D. The goal of palliative care is to prolong the life of a client.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Palliative care is not restricted to clients who are terminally ill.
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatments and for chronic illnesses.

B. Palliative care is limited to clients who are in a health care facility.
It can be provided in any setting, including home.

C. Palliative care should be avoided for a client who is receiving a curative treatment.
Palliative care can be given alongside curative treatment.

D. The goal of palliative care is to prolong the life of a client.
The goal is comfort and quality of life, not life extension.

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The physician orders erythromycin 1.5 g in 250 mL of D5W to infuse over 2 hours. The drop factor is 15 drops per mL. How many drops per minute will the nurse administer to the patient? (LABEL CORRECTLY, USE UPPER CASE LETTERS, ROUND TO WHOLE NUMBER TO RECEIVE CREDIT

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