Which of the following medications or solutions may be administered with a blood transfusion?
a. intravenous (IV) antibiotics c. lactated Ringer's solution
b. calcium or potassium d. 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline)
D
Blood is administered with 0.9% sodium chloride solution since other solutions cause the blood to clot.
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a. Provide holistic patient education. b. Consult with a disease specialist. c. Review their long-term health insurance policy. d. Provide disease-specific patient education.
The nurse is caring for a bisexual male client. In addition to routine adult immunizations, the nurse is aware that the client needs to receive the:
1. Meningococcal vaccine. 2. Hepatitis A and B vaccine. 3. Hepatitis B vaccine. 4. Pneumococcal vaccine.
The nurse is planning to help a client with smoking cessation. What is the most helpful plan for this client?
1. Have the client tested for a genetic tendency toward heavy smoking. 2. Enroll the client in a hotline support group for smoking cessation. 3. Discuss the health effects of smoking at each clinic visit. 4. Include the client's family in discussions about smoking cessation.
Gout is characterized by __________ caused by alterations in uric acid production, excretion, or both
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word