The student nurse is preparing to give a patient 20 mEq of p…

The student nurse is preparing to give a patient 20 mEq of potassium chloride. Directions state to mix the powdered medication with at least 4 oz of juice or water. The instructor would be satisfied with the student’s preparation if the student had which of the following liquids?

The physician orders glyburide 10 mg PO BID to help control…

The physician orders glyburide 10 mg PO BID to help control the client’s blood glucose.  The client’s current capillary blood glucose level is 432 mg/dL.  The nurse enters the medication room to prepare the medication for administration.  In the computerized medication system, she finds the following medications.  Which bottle should the nurse use to administer the medication as ordered and how many tablets are needed?First BottleSecond Bottle

Directions: Answer the following questions. The patient’s bl…

Directions: Answer the following questions. The patient’s blood sugar is 225 mg per dL. According to the sliding scale below, how many units of insulin will the patient receive?SLIDING SCALEBlood glucose level 50-79 Treat low BG and retest in 15 minutes 80-99 10 Units 100-149 12 Units 150-199 15 Units 200-249 17 Units 250-299 20 Units 300-349 25 Units 350-above Call Physician