The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is to Receive

question 9

Essay

The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive cefoperazone (Cefobid) 1.5 g in 100 mL normal saline intravenously over 30 minutes. The nurse begins the infusion, and a little while later, the client calls to report itching, so the nurse stops the infusion. The pump reading has recorded 44 mL infused. Approximately how much medication (in mg) did the client receive?

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, known as high blood pressure.

High Readings

Measurements or values that exceed the normal or expected range, often referring to blood pressure or other medical indicators.

Symptom Awareness

The recognition and understanding of signs that indicate a condition or disease, often crucial for early diagnosis and treatment.

Upper Abdominal Pain

Discomfort or pain located between the chest and the pelvic regions, often related to disorders of organs within the abdomen.