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Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition by Linda Williams, Paula Hopper

Edition 5ISBN: 978-0803640689
book Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition by Linda Williams, Paula Hopper cover

Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition by Linda Williams, Paula Hopper

Edition 5ISBN: 978-0803640689
Exercise 1
Owens
Mrs. Owens returned from a bowel resection 2 days ago. She is receiving 1000 mL of 0.9% normal saline solution over 10 hours on an IV controller pump.
1. As you monitor the patient, you understand that the IV pump rate would be set at what rate?
2. How many milliliters should you record as intake for 12 hours?
• Intake for 12 hours:
• One 8-ounce (oz) cup of coffee
• 4 oz orange juice
• 6 oz tomato soup
• 3/4 cup gelatin
• Two cups of water
• 1200 mL of 0.9% normal saline solution IV
• Output for 12 hours:
• 1700 mL of urine
Explanation
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1. The total volume of saline administer...

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