A nurse is assisting the provider with a lumbar puncture for a client who has manifestations of meningitis.
Into which of the following positions should the nurse assist the client?
Head flexed to the chest and her knees pulled up to the abdomen
Arms raised above her head with her legs elevated on pillows
Prone with her arms at her side and her legs extended
Trendelenburg with her body in Sims' position
The Correct Answer is A
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Correct Answer is ["0.25"]
Explanation
To calculate the amount of haloperidol oral concentrate the nurse should administer, we can use
the following equation:
Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL)
In this case, the dose is 0.5 mg and the concentration of the haloperidol oral concentrate is 2 mg/mL.
Volume (mL) = 0.5 mg / 2 mg/mL Volume (mL) = 0.25 mL
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A.The prescription specifies “four times per day,” which is clear.
B.The medication specified is erythromycin, which is clear.
C.The dosage of 500 mg is clearly specified..
D.The route of administration eg. oral, topical is not specified and needs to be clarified to ensure proper administration.
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