Lab Values
135-145 mEq/L
Sodium
Intramuscular injection is given at what angle?
90 degrees
<0.10 ng/mL
When teaching a patient to use inhaler with spacer, a whistling sounds indicates what?
The patient is breathing in too rapidly
<100 pg/mL
BNP
Before performing any suctioning care, what should the nurse consider?
The SpO2 of the patient. Would need to make sure they are oxygenated above 92%. May have to hyperoxygenate the patient before performing care.
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Potassium
Foley:
When urine begins to flow after insertion of catheter, how much further should insertion continue before inflating the balloon?
2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches)
<200
<45-55
<130
<150
Cholesterol
HDL
LDL
Triglycerides
What are the 6 rights?
Right patient, time, route, dosage, medication, documentation