Asked by Janae Hernandez on Jul 19, 2024
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Ordered: furosemide 25 mg IM stat,for a patient with edema.
Available:
How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
A)Estimated dose:
B)DA equation:
C)Evaluation: Indicate with an arrow the amount to be added to the syringe with the nearest measurable dose.
Furosemide
A medication used to treat fluid build-up and swelling caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease.
Edema
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, commonly affecting the legs and ankles.
- Ascertain the ramifications of medication dosage mistakes.
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Barbara SennoJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
a.Estimate: Less than 4 mL.More than 2 mL.
b.
c.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
b.
c.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the ramifications of medication dosage mistakes.