The patient is to start parenteral nutrition. The nurse knows to prepare which site for catheter insertion?
a. Basilic vein
b. Femoral vein
c. Radial artery
d. Subclavian vein
D
Total parenteral nutrition is administered through a central intravenous line, such as the subclavian vein. Arteries are never used. The femoral site is avoided. The basilic vein is not a central site.
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a. Body image b. Self-ideal c. Self-concept d. Role performance
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inhalation. On hand: Acetylcysteine 20% solution. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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