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.)

C. This action demonstrates advocacy by ensuring the client has access to necessary support services that can help them maintain independence and receive adequate care in their home environment.

A Reminding the client about medication adherence is important for the client's health management, but they do not directly advocate for the client's autonomy and support system.

B. While this advice is prudent for reducing infection risk, it may limit the client's social interactions and independence. Advocacy involves balancing health promotion with the client's autonomy and quality of life.

D. Raw vegetables may carry a risk of foodborne infections, which can be more severe for individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with AIDS.

D. A weight loss of 1.8 kg (4 lb) in the past 24 hours indicates effective diuresis (urine output) and reduction in fluid volume, which is the therapeutic goal of furosemide in treating pulmonary edema.

A Furosemide is a loop diuretic that typically causes a decrease in blood pressure by promoting the excretion of excess fluid and sodium from the body.

B. Adventitious breath sounds such as crackles (rales) indicate the presence of fluid in the lungs, which is a characteristic finding in pulmonary edema.

C. A respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute is within normal range for an adult at rest. While this respiratory rate is not abnormal, it also does not directly indicate whether furosemide is effective in treating pulmonary edema.