19. The healthcare provider prescribes diltiazem 0.87 mg by mouth three times daily for an infant who weighs 26 pounds.  The recommended dose is 4mg/kg/day.  Is this a safe and therapeutic dose?

35. The client is prescribed 1/2 strength Glucerna to run at 50 ml/hour.  The pharmacy provides Glucerna 240 mL per can.  How many milliliters of water should the nurse dilute the formula with in order to provide the correct concentration of formula?

32.  The client weighs 110 pounds.  The healthcare provider prescribes prednisone 25 mg BID. The recommended dosage is 5 to 20 mg/kg/day. Is this a safe and therapeutic dose? 

When does flail chest usually occur?

What is the basic pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?

A 50-year-old presents with hypotension, hypoxemia, and tracheal deviation to the left. Tests reveal that the air pressure in the pleural cavity exceeds atmostpheric pressure. Based upon these assessment findings, what does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with a closed head injury sustained in a motorcycle accident. The injury has caused severe damage to the posterior pituitary. Which of the following complications should the nurse assess for?

A 26-year-old recently underwent surgery and is now experiencing dyspnea, cough, fever and leukocytosis. Tests reveal a collapsed lung tissue and atelectasis. Given the patient’s history, which type of atelectasis is the most likely underlying cause in this situation?

A 68-year-old male presents to the ER reporting chest pain. He has a history of stable angina that now appears to be unstable. This is a sign of:

A 67-year-old was previously diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease. Tests now reveal impaired blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta. Which diagnosis does this result support?