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The nurse notes blanching, coolness, and edema at the peripheral intravenous (IV) site. On the basis of these findings, the nurse should implement which action? a. Remove the IV b. Apply a warm compress c. Check for a blood return d. Measure the area of infiltration : Answer: a Determine if pt is experiencing infiltration. Next, consider the harmful effects of infiltration & determine which action to implement. Because infiltration can be damaging to the surrounding tissue, the appro...

A 4-year old child is brought by her grandmother in the emergency room due to fever, chills, and difficulty walking. The nurse tries to remove the excessive clothing of the child but is reluctant. After a thorough assessment, the nurse also noted bruises around the genital area. Which of the following interventions should the nurse do first? A. Collect the clothing and underwear of the child B. Provide privacy and disregard the behavior of the child C. Inform the law enforcement for a p...

What is the normal lab value for sodium? : 135-145 mEq/L What is the normal lab value for potassium? : 3.5-5.0 mEq/L What is the normal lab value for chloride? : 95-105 mEq/L What is the normal lab value for magnesium? : 1.5-2.5 mEq/L What is the normal lab value of calcium? : 8.5-10.5 mE/L What is the normal lab value for phosphorus? : 2.5-4.5 mg/dL What is the normal lab value for rbc's? : 4.5-5.0 million What is the normal lab value for wbcs? : 4.5 to 11.0 million What is the...

alogia : decrease in thought, speech, & fluency anhedonia : inability to experience pleasure or happiness Avolition : lack of motivation greatest risk for MRSA : UTI and spinal cord injury- frequent antibiotics, increased risk for skin breakdown and MRSA colonization on the skin what age for dental prophylaxis? : 2-3 years- when most of deciduous teeth have erupted Why ambulate shortly after delivery? : increase peripheral vasomotor activity- decreases chance of blood clotting Loch...

normal Hgb level for adult female : 120-160 mmol/L (12 to 16g/dL) what can cause a low Hgb level : Iron deficiency anemia what can increase Hgb level : dehydration heart failure COPD Diet for CKD pt receiving hemodialysis (kidney filtering) : controlled sodium, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, fluids ex. cream of wheat, blueberries, coffee Urine output minimum for adults : 30 mL/hr reported immediately from post op patient : - temp higher than 37.7 C or lower than 36.1 C - falling...

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RExPN study test questions and answers latest update A 25-year-old female is a single mother who has just given birth to her first child. She mentions to the practical nurse that she appreciated the help given to her during the procedure. When the practical nurse concludes her last follow-up community visit, she expresses gratitude and suggest that the nurse comes back and visits her and the baby for regular outings. How should the practical nurse respond? - Answer-A. Tell her this would be u...

ABGs : arterial blood gases Blood pH : 7.35-7.45 PO2 (partial pressure of oxygen) : 80-110 mmHg PCO2 (partial pressure of carbon dioxide) : 32-45 mmHg SaO2 : 95-100% HCO3 (bicarbonate) : 22-28 mmol/L BUN : 10-20 mg/dL Total Cholesterol : <6.2 mmol/L Creatinine : nitrogenous waste excreted in the urine Creatinine : 0.6-1.2 mg/dL CBG levels : 4-8 mmol/L Hemoglobin (Hgb) in Male