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The doctor has prescribed Micronase 1.25 mg PO Daily for non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Dosage on hand is Micronase 2.5 mg per tablet. How many tablets will be given?

Which intravenous solutions stays where it is infused and does not alter the serum osmolarity?

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values prior to administering morning medications. Which laboratory value should caution the nurse regarding effective excretion?

A nurse receives an intravenous fluid order for a client with cerebral edema. Which fluid would cause the nurse to question the order?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for a transdermal patch. Which instruction should the nurse give?

Match the intravenous solution to its type. (You may use answers more than once).

The nurse is reinforcing education to a client receiving a new prescription for a nasal spray. Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding?

The nurse is providing an in-service to the hospital unit regarding the benefits of continuous intravenous infusions. Which are considered benefits to continuous intravenous infusions? Select all that apply.

A client complains of nausea after receiving their potassium tablet every morning. Which nursing intervention should the nurse incorporate?

A bakery must decide how many pies to prepare for the upcoming weekend. The bakery has the option to make 50, 100, or 150 pies.  Assume that demand for the pies can be 50, 100, or 150.  Each pie costs $5 to make and sells for $7.  Unsold pies are donated to a nearby charity center.  Assume that there is no opportunity cost for lost sales. Which alternative should be chosen based on the minimax regret criterion?     States of nature   50 100 150 50       100       150