If the Dose Calculated Is 0

question 30

Multiple Choice

If the dose calculated is 0.78 mL, and a 1-mL syringe is used, how many milliliters will the nurse administer?

• A) 0.75 mL
• B) 0.78 mL
• C) 0.8 mL
• D) 0.85 mL

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Definitions:

Intravenous Pyelography

A radiographic imaging technique involving an intravenous injection of a dye to visualize and assess the structure and function of the urinary tract.

Renal Calculus

A solid mass made of crystals, also known as a kidney stone, that originates in the kidneys but can travel down the urinary tract, causing pain and potential obstruction.

Narcotic Medications

Drugs that act on the central nervous system to relieve pain, often with potential for dependency and misuse.

Continent Urinary Reservoir

A surgically created internal pouch to collect and store urine in patients who have had their bladder removed, allowing controlled urination.