Chapter 15 (Administration of Enteral Medications)
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN)
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Answer Key to Chapter 15 Learning Activities
- Dimensional Analysis:
\[
\frac{750~mg}{x~mL}~x~\frac{1~g}{1000~mg}~x~\frac{8~mL}{2~g}~=~\frac{6000}{2000}~=~{3~mL}
\]
Ratio Proportion:
\[
\frac{750~mg}{X~mL}~=~\frac{2000~mg}{ 8~mL}
\]
\[
{750~mg}~x~{8~mL}~=~{2000~mg}~x~{X~mL}
\]
\[
\frac{6000~mg}{mL}~=~{2000~mg}~x~{X~mL}
\]
\[
\frac{6000~\cancel{mg}~mL}{2000~\cancel{mg}}~=~{X~mL}
\]
\[
3~mL~=~X~mL
\]
- If an incorrect medication is given, the nurse should promptly take the following actions:
- Assess the patient given the wrong medication. Assess for adverse effects related to the error.
- Notify the nurse manager/primary care provider regarding the medication error.
- Discuss the course of action to be taken.
- Implement action and continue to monitor the patient for signs of complication or change in condition.
- Report the incident via institution policy.
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