What assessments should the nurse make when checking an infusing IV?

What will be an ideal response?


Patency of IV, insertion site, flow rate and amount infused, and any new adverse symptoms since IV start.

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A nurse at a senior center promotes activity by leading exercise programs. Which of the following is a benefit of such exercise?

a. Improvement of mood b. Cardiovascular stress c. Painful and stiff joints d. Depression

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Identify the characteristics of a patient with Tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia. Select all that apply

1. Ventricle defects 2. Anal anomalies 3. Transesophageal anomalies 4. Atrial anomalies 5. Acrocyanosis

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The nurse recognizes that values clarification interventions are beneficial for the client when:

1. The client and nurse have different beliefs 2. The client is experiencing a values conflict 3. The nurse is unsure of a client's personal values 4. The client has chosen to reject the normal values

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What is an expected outcome of antihistamine therapy for allergic rhinitis?

1. The nasal airway opens wider. 2. The sinuses drain more effectively. 3. Coughing becomes productive. 4. Sneezing and tearing decrease.

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