The nurse reviews the list of medications that will be administered through a client's new gastrostomy tube. All medications were previously given PO.

Which medication order will the nurse question?

A. Giving a written warning is a serious disciplinary action that should only be considered after other steps to support and assist the assistant have been taken. It does not promote a supportive or constructive approach to resolving the issue.

B. This option involves the nurse providing guidance and support to the assistant. By acting as a role model, the nurse can demonstrate the correct way to approach the task and provide alternative solutions or techniques. This approach encourages learning and professional development for the assistant.

C. While this may temporarily resolve the issue, it does not address the assistant's competency or provide an opportunity for learning and growth. It may also undermine the assistant's confidence and independence in performing the task.

D. While providing another task might offer another chance for success, it does not directly address the current difficulty with the delegated task. The nurse should focus on addressing the specific challenge at hand before assigning additional tasks.

To calculate the time when a new IV bag will be needed, we can divide the total volume left in the bag by the infusion rate.

With 500 ml remaining and an infusion rate of 100 ml per hour, it will take 5 hours for the current bag to be depleted.

Since the report was given at 1200 (which is noon in military time), adding 5 hours brings us to 1700, or 5:00 PM.

Therefore, the nurse should expect to hang a new IV bag at 1700 hours in military time.