A patient is to have an IV insertion site changed. The current line is in the lower right forearm. Which location is contraindicated for the new site?

a. Right upper forearm
b. Right hand
c. Left upper forearm
d.Left hand


b. Right hand

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A nurse who has been caring for a patient determines that the plan has been successful based on which of the following?

A) Expected outcomes are accomplished. B) Patient does not experience anxiety during therapy. C) Patient is better able to communicate with the nurse. D) Subjective and objective data are successfully obtained.

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Tests for clonus are most commonly carried out on the

a. lower extremities. c. abdomen. b. upper extremities. d. neck.

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Sodium nitroprusside differs from other arterial vasodilators in that it can:

a. produce bicarbonate retention. b. produce more reflex tachycardia. c. produce venous dilation. d. cause orthostatic hypotension.

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When did younger recipients with disabilities start to benefit from home health services as part of the Social Security Act?

a. 1955 c. 1975 b. 1965 d. 1985

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