______________ inflammation of the throat

An IV administration set is described as 10 gtt/mL. Which of the following is true?

A) 10 mL are in each drop of IV solution. B) 10 drops equal 1 mL of IV solution. C) 10 drops of solution are to be placed in the drip chamber. D) 10 mL of fluid are needed to fill the administration tubing.

When caring for an elderly patient who is hearing-impaired, you should:

A. speak directly into his or her ear with an elevated tone. B. remember that most hearing-impaired patients can read lips. C. request that he or she communicates with you by writing on paper. D. recall that elderly patients have difficulty hearing high-frequency sounds.