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NUR309 Exam 3 Questions And 100% Correct AnswersCVAD (Central Venous Access Device)
-placed via the internal jugular vein, subclavian vein, or femoral vein
-longer needle, the tip of the catheter lies in the lower third of the superior vena cava
-provides access for IV fluids, meds, blood products and allows access for
hemodynamic monitoring/blood sampling
Which lab value is represented as a percentage for measuring RBCs when giving blood?
hematocrit
Why do we give platelets?
to aid in clotting
AB+ blood type
universal receiver
Hyponatremia tx
fluid restriction and dietary Na+ increase
Hypernatremia tx
-IV infusion of hypotonic solution
-encourage fluids
-dietary Na+ reduction
-weight daily
Hypokalemia tx
-monitor heart rate and rhythm
-administer oral K+ or IV as ordered
=educate on intake of K+ rich foods(banana, avocados, sweet potatoes)
Hyperkalemia tx
-closely monitor cardiac status
, -withhold potassium supplements
monitor K+ levels
-administer diuretics
hypocalcemia tx
-monitor respiratory and CV status
-administer oral/parenteral calcium supplements
-protect confused client from injury-teach appropriately Hypercalcemia
treatment-increase ambulation and exercise-encourage fluids-limit food/ fluids high in
calcium-encourage fiber to avoid constipation-encourage cranberry/prune juice to help
demobilize calcium salts in the urine Hypomagnesemia treatment-if mild, magnesium
tablets-if severe, IV fluids and IV magnesium-treatment plan to manage underlying
cause-magnesium rich foods: leafy green veggies, whole grains, dry peas/beans, cocoa
Hypermagnesemia treatment-IV loop diuretics (furosemide)-hemodialysis
isotonic IV solutions
-0.9% NaCl (normal saline)
-lactated ringers
hypotonic IV solutions
-0.33% NaCl (1/3 strength NS)
-0.45% NaCl (1/2 strength NS)
-closest to plain water
hypertonic IV solutions
-5% Dextrose in lactated ringers
-5% Dextrose in 0.9% NaCl
if pH is under ACIDOSIS column, it is
ACIDOSIS
if pH is under ALKALOSIS column, it is
ALKALOSIS
if pH is under the same column as PaCO, it is
RESPIRATORY
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