A nurse is caring for a group of clients who have been diagnosed with urinary retention. Which of the following underlying conditions place these clients at risk for urinary retention? (Select all that apply.)

 

Step 1: The total amount of amantadine required per dose is 150 mg.

Step 2: Each 5 mL of syrup contains 50 mg of amantadine.

Step 3: To find out how many mL are needed, we divide the total amount required by the amount in each 5 mL of syrup. So, (150 mg ÷ 50 mg/5 mL).

Step 4: The result is 15 mL.

So, the nurse should administer 15 mL per dose. This is already a whole number, so no rounding is necessary.

Choice A reason: Being a breast cancer survivor is not an absolute contraindication for kidney transplant. Patients with a history of malignancy should be successfully treated before proceeding with transplantation, and most candidates with a history of cancer are advised to wait a period of time between successful treatment and transplantation.

Choice B reason: Having a pacemaker is not a contraindication for kidney transplant. Patients with cardiac devices can undergo transplantation if their cardiac condition is stable and well-managed.

Choice C reason: Age alone, such as being 65 years of age, is not an absolute contraindication for kidney transplant. Many transplant centers perform successful kidney transplants in older adults, considering their overall health and potential benefits from the procedure.

Choice D reason: Active drug or alcohol addiction is considered a contraindication for kidney transplantation. Patients with addiction should be in an established recovery program and stable for a minimum of one year before being considered for transplant.