MC Central venous dual lumen dialysis catheters are maintained by
A. daily flush with saline.
B. daily flush with dilute heparin.
C. weekly flush with dilute heparin.
D. only the nephrology nurse.
D
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A. Agree with the patient that marijuana is less dangerous than other drugs. B. Ask the patient what other drugs she used before discovering she was pregnant. C. Inform the mother that the child may have withdrawal syndrome after birth. D. Tell the mother that marijuana use can affect language and cognitive development.
The nurse is caring for families with vulnerable child syndrome. Which of the following situations would be most likely to predispose the family to this condition?
A) Having a postterm infant B) Having an infant who is reluctant to feed properly C) Having a child diagnosed with leukemia at age 10 D) Having a child with juvenile diabetes
Fat embolism syndrome can occur as a complication of
a. liver trauma. b. burns. c. orthopedic trauma. d. spleen trauma.
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1. "Because your immune system is weak, you can develop a disease. The isolation is to protect you." 2. "I will have to find out from your doctor." 3. "It's not a bad disease. The isolation is just to make sure it doesn't spread." 4. "I am sure that once your medications start to work, you won't have to remain in isolation."