... two lines of the formula, a drug
ordered in grains and supplied in milligrams cannot be
calculated by the formula until both the ordered and
available drugs are converted to like forms (both to
grains ... Medical-Surgical Fast Facts
Medical-Surgical
METHOD 3: RATIO AND PROPORTIONS
Although this formula seems to yield more errors than
other calculation methods, it is used by many nurses. The...
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Nurse’s Toolbook for Promoting Wellness
Resource Box: Sources of Information
about Culturally Diverse Groups
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is good for your health and believing that you have time for this. Let’s talk
about how you can use your time to support your health.”
Consciousness Raising
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Body Temperature, risk for imbalanced
• Assist client in learning strategies for dealing with feelings/
venting emotions.
• Offer positive reinforcement for efforts ... services for transportation, financial resources, hous-
ing, and so forth.
• Develop support systems appropriate to situation (e.g.,
extended family, friends, social worker).
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