Mr Williams Has Been Allocated to Your Care for This

question 76

Short Answer

Mr Williams has been allocated to your care for this shift. Mr Williams is 75 years old, has a history of heart problems and has an infected ulcer on his leg. The registered nurse will supervise you giving out his medications.
-He is to have 60 mg of frusemide to help to rid his body of unwanted fluid. Stock in the ward is 40 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should you give him?

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