Before administering dioxin the nurse must first:
a) Assess that the HR is below 60
b) Assess that the HR is above 60
Ans: b) Assess that the HR is above 60
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A patient with a urinary diversion device is at risk for impaired skin integrity. Which intervention should the nurse perform for this patient?
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