The patient receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with morphine is found to be sleeping deeply and minimally responsive. Which action does the nurse take first?

The 16-year-old patient passed out from the heat while playing football and now requires an infusion of Lactated Ringer’s solution for moderate dehydration. The patient’s heart rate is 118 bpm, blood pressure is 100/72 mmHg, and temperature is 37.5°C. Which gauge of intravenous catheter does the nurse select for insertion into this patient?

The 32-week-gestation, 1.9 kg neonate has been prescribed intravenous ampicillin for concerns for sepsis. The dose is 150 mg/kg/d divided into 2 doses administered over 15 minutes. The pharmacy dispenses the medication in a 5 mL vial that contains 250 mg of medication. At what rate will the nurse program the medication to infuse? Round your answer to the nearest tenth decimal.