A nurse is preparing to administer ceftazidime 2 g via intermittent IV over 30 min to a client who has osteomyelitis. The amount available is ceftazidime 2 g/50 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?

(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator that helps relieve angina by dilating blood vessels and increasing blood flow to the heart muscle. It is typically the first-line medication for acute angina attacks. Administering nitroglycerin promptly can help alleviate the client's pain and prevent progression to a myocardial infarction (heart attack).

B. Aspirin is often administered to clients with suspected myocardial ischemia or infarction because it inhibits platelet aggregation, which can reduce the risk of clot formation and further occlusion of coronary arteries. It is typically given early in the management of acute coronary syndrome to prevent clotting complications.

C. While monitoring blood pressure is important in clients with acute angina, especially to assess for hypotension which could indicate cardiogenic shock, it is not the first action. Immediate pain relief and prevention of further ischemic damage take precedence over blood pressure measurement.

D. IV access is important for administering medications and fluids if needed, but it is not the first priority unless the client's condition warrants immediate IV medication administration (such as in severe pain or impending myocardial infarction).

C. Muscle twitching post-thyroidectomy can indicate hypocalcemia, a common complication due to inadvertent damage or removal of the parathyroid glands during surgery. Hypocalcemia can lead to neuromuscular irritability, including muscle twitching, tingling, or tetany.

A Nausea is a common postoperative symptom and can be caused by anesthesia, pain medications, or changes in gastrointestinal function. While uncomfortable, nausea alone is typically not an urgent concern

B Serosanguineous drainage (thin, pink-tinged fluid) from the surgical incision is expected in the early postoperative period. It indicates normal wound healing and does not usually require urgent attention

D. Routine incisional pain does not typically require urgent reporting unless accompanied by other concerning symptoms.