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A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 3.5% in water (D3.5W) 1200 mL to infuse over 24 hours.

The drop factor of the manual IV infusion is 15 gtt/mL.

How many gtt/min should the nurse set the infusion to deliver? (Round to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).

25 gtt/min.

13 gtt/min.

42 gtt/min.

15 gtt/min.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Step 1: Calculate the total infusion time in minutes.

24 hours × (60 minutes/hour) = 1440 minutes.

Step 2: Calculate the infusion rate in mL/min.

1200 mL ÷ 1440 minutes = 0.833 mL/min.

Step 3: Calculate the drop rate in gtt/min.

0.833 mL/min × 15 gtt/mL = 12.495 gtt/min.

Step 4: Round to the nearest whole number.

12.495 ≈ 13 gtt/min.

Answer: 13 gtt/min.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Hypothyroidism can cause a slowed heart rate, also called bradycardia1.

Choice B, Moist skin, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.
Choice C, Blurred vision, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.
Choice D, Insomnia, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.

A. "I should wash the mouthpiece with warm soapy water each day.". B. "I'll store my nebulizer at room temperature.". C. "I won't seal my lips around the mouthpiece and take slow, deep breaths.". D. "I'll keep medication in my nebulizer at all times.".

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The statement “I won’t seal my lips around the mouthpiece and take slow, deep breaths” indicates a need for further teaching.
When using a nebulizer, the client should place the mouthpiece in their mouth between their teeth and close their lips around it 1.
They should also take slow, deep breaths to ensure that the medication is properly inhaled 1.
Choice A is incorrect because washing the mouthpiece with warm soapy water each day is a recommended action 2.
Choice B is incorrect because storing the nebulizer at room temperature is acceptable.
Choice D is incorrect because it is not necessary to keep medication in the nebulizer at all times.

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