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You Have Been Assigned to Work in the Children's Ward

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You have been assigned to work in the children's ward and you are to care for four-year old Robyn, under the guidance of the registered nurse. Robyn has been admitted to the ward with a chest infection. She is febrile and dehydrated.
-Calculate a single dose of this medication for Robyn.


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Balloon Catheter

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Transient Ischemic Attack

Temporary interruption of blood flow in the brain caused by small clots closing off blood vessels, may also be referred to as a TIA.

Warning Stroke

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