It may be necessary to mix a powdered form of medication with a diluent to administer it to the patient. What is the formula to determine the powder value in proportion to the diluent?

A. Fv = DV + PV
B. Dv = PV + FV
C. FV = PV - DV
D. PV = Fv - DV

The first step in culturally sensitive counseling is to obtain the education and guidance necessary to understand that culture and to process any feelings that could interfere with counselor empathy: true or false

Mr rogers is 2 days postoperative of a thoracotomy of removal of a malignant mass in his left chest. his pain is being managed via epidural catheter with morphine. as the nurse assumes care of mr rogers, he is alert and fully oriented and states that his current pain is 2 on a 1 -to-10 scale. his vital signs are 37.8-92-12, 138/82. what are benefits of epidural versus systemic administration of opioids? the nurse monitors mr roger’s respiratory status and vital signs every 2 hours. what is the rationale for this frequent assessments? the nurse monitors mr rogers for what other complications of epidural anelgesis?

Describe the effects and potential risks associated with pica. include lead poisoning in the discussion.