A 31-year-old female is admitted to the hospital to control severe hemorrhage after a spontaneous abortion. The orders from the physician include:
· CBC to determine blood loss
· WBC with differential to rule out infection
· Type and crossmatch for 2 units of blood
· Obtain Coombs' test to determine Rh status
· Administer Rhogam 300 mcg IM if patient is Rh-negative with a negative indirect Coombs' test
· IV D5/0.9% NS at 100 cc/hr
· IV oxytocin (Pitocin) 10 Units infused at 20 mU/min
· Prepare for a dilatation and curettage (D&C)
· Complete bed rest. Monitor bedpan for contents for intrauterine material
· Administer meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg IM q4h for severe discomfort
· Administer ibuprofen 400 mg PO q6h for mild discomfort
· Monitor vital signs q4h for 24 hr
· Monitor urine output
· Note the amount, color, and odor of vaginal bleeding
Identify the orders that require calculations.
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