You decide to use IV theophylline for treatment. The pharmacokinetics of theophylline include the following average parameters: Vd = 35 L, CL = 48 mL/min, half-life = 8 hours. If an IV infusion of theophylline is started at a rate of 0.48 mg/min, how long will it take to reach 93.75% of the final steady state? (A) Approximately 48 minutes
Assessment, Appraisal, and Vocational Evaluation. The tests and evaluation techniques available for assessing clients' needs ï· Psychometric concepts related to measurement ï· Interpretation of assessment results for rehabilitation planning purposes ï· Computer-based job-matching systems ï· Computer-based and on-line assessment tools.
The common thread uniting different types of nurses who work in varied areas is the nursing processâthe essential core of practice for the registered nurse to deliver holistic, patient-focused care. Assessment. An RN uses a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze data about a client, the first step in delivering nursing care. Assessment includes not only physiological data, but also psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors as well.