A Patient Withdrawing from Alcohol Addiction Has an Order for Diazepam

question 29

Short Answer

A patient withdrawing from alcohol addiction has an order for diazepam (Valium), 10 mg every 4 hours for four doses, then 5 mg every 4 hours for four doses. The drug comes in a concentration of 5 mg/mL. The patient is given a total of ______ mL.

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Definitions:

Negative Organizational News

Information regarding unfavorable events, decisions, or circumstances within an organization that may impact stakeholders.

Face-to-Face Communication

Direct interaction between two or more individuals in the same physical space, allowing for immediate feedback.

Direct Approach

A communication strategy that involves presenting the main idea or conclusion at the beginning, followed by supporting details.

Negative Organizational News

Information regarding adverse events, decisions, or conditions within an organization that must be communicated to stakeholders in a carefully crafted manner.