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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","C","E"]

Explanation

A. The client has only been sleeping a few hours each night
Lack of sleep is a sign of stress and ineffective coping.

B. The client is taking a poetry class
Engaging in creative hobbies is a positive coping mechanism.

C. The client has gained 4.5 kg (10 lb) in the past month
Sudden weight gain can indicate stress-related overeating or poor self-care.

D. The client takes a 20-minute nap each afternoon
Short naps can be a healthy coping mechanism for stress.

E. The client shows up to work with wrinkled clothes and hair that is not brushed
Neglect in personal grooming and hygiene may indicate ineffective coping or depression.

A. "I will avoid drinking large amounts of fluids immediately before bedtime." B. "I will walk briskly for 30 minutes before bedtime." C. "I will limit having a glass of wine to just before bedtime." D. "I will do my muscle relaxation techniques in the afternoon."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. "I will avoid drinking large amounts of fluids immediately before bedtime.":
This prevents nighttime awakenings for urination, which improves sleep continuity.

B. "I will walk briskly for 30 minutes before bedtime.":
Exercise is beneficial, but should be completed at least 2–3 hours before bedtime to avoid stimulation.

C. "I will limit having a glass of wine to just before bedtime.":
Alcohol may promote sleep initially but disrupts sleep later in the night and reduces sleep quality.

D. "I will do my muscle relaxation techniques in the afternoon.":
Relaxation techniques are most effective when done before bedtime to promote sleep readiness.

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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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