A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of intractable epistaxis. Upon assessment, the nurse notes petechiae and ecchymosis covering the patient’s chest and arms. The patient is otherwise well. Laboratory results are normal with exception of the patient’s platelet count, which is abnormally low (29,000/microL). The nurse anticipates an order for which medication?

Which instruction does the nurse give to the patient who is prescribed short-acting insulin? 

The provider has instructed the nurse to begin fluid resuscitation of a burn patient using the Parkland formula. The patient’s weight is 84 kg and the total body surface area burned is 32%. The pharmacy provides lactated Ringers (LR) in 1,000 mL bags. How many bags of LR should the nurse request from the pharmacy to ensure the patient can be properly fluid resuscitated? Input your answer using a whole number.