What other assessment data would be helpful for the nurse to have to prepare Nicole’s care plan
a. Urine specific gravity
b. Urine for blood
c. Hemoccult of stools
d. Assessment of central venous access device (CVAD) for redness, swelling,purulent discharge, pain
e. Urine culture and sensitivity
f. Chest x-ray
g. Oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry
h. Peripheral blood cultures and cultures from CVAD
Answer: a, b, c, d, e, f,
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