The nurse is attempting to flush an IV catheter without success. The site has no redness, swelling, or pain. The nurse determines the difficulty is most likely due to which of the following?
A. Air emboli
B. Infiltration
C. Phlebitis
D. Thrombus
ANS: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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In the United States, what percentage of people infected with HIV are unaware of the infection?
a. 8 percent b. 14 percent c. 22 percent d. 30 percent e. 44 percent
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A. tension produced by muscular contraction. B. the concentration of sodium ions in the sarcoplasm. C. the position of joints during movement. D. the length of muscle.
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