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A nurse is caring for a child who has ADHD and a prescription for methylphenidate oral solution 40 mg per day, divided into two doses. Available is methylphenidate oral solution 10 mg/5 mL. How many mL of methylphenidate should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["10"]

First, we need to determine how many milligrams (mg) are in each milliliter (mL) of the solution.

The available methylphenidate oral solution has a concentration of 10 mg per 5 mL.

To find out how many milligrams are in 1 mL of the solution, we divide 10 mg by 5 mL: 10 mg / 5 mL = 2 mg/mL

The child's prescription is for 40 mg per day, divided into two doses. So, each dose should contain:

40 mg / 2 doses = 20 mg per dose 2mg=1ml

20mg= 20*1/2= 10ml

Therefore, the nurse should administer 10 mL of methylphenidate oral solution per dose

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Changing the subject when the client becomes upset may invalidate their feelings and hinder emotional expression and processing.
B. Discouraging the client from forming new relationships may deprive the client of potentially meaningful connections during their remaining time.
C. Allowing the client unlimited time for the grieving process acknowledges the client's emotional response to their diagnosis and respects their individual needs and coping mechanisms.

D. Offering advice about treatment choices may be appropriate in some situations but should be done in collaboration with the client's healthcare team and in consideration of their wishes and values.

A. Blames others for own mistakes B. Has difficulty concentrating on set tasks C. Difficulty falling or staying asleep D. Holds persistent negative belief about self E. Talks excessively

Correct Answer is ["B","C","D"]

Explanation

A. Blaming others for one's own mistakes is not typically associated with PTSD. Individuals with PTSD may have heightened irritability or anger, but this does not necessarily translate to blaming others.
B. Difficulty concentrating on tasks is a common symptom of PTSD as individuals may be easily distracted by intrusive thoughts related to their trauma.
C. Difficulty falling or staying asleep is another symptom often reported by individuals with PTSD, which can be attributed to hyperarousal and intrusive thoughts.
D. Holding persistent negative beliefs about oneself is indicative of the negative alterations in cognition and mood associated with PTSD.
E. Talking excessively is not a common finding in PTSD. While some individuals may speak more when anxious, it is not a diagnostic criterion for PTSD.

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