A patient has accidentally removed his peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC). Which of the following would be appropriate in the care of this patient?
A) Place an occlusive dressing over the insertion site to prevent air entry.
B) Apply a tourniquet just above the site to decrease air entry into the body.
C) Place a splint on the extremity and wrap site with a pressure dressing.
D) Apply a bulky dressing to the insertion site to control any bleeding.
D
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A) a yellow-orange pigmented colony. B) normal oral flora of humans. C) indole positive. D) a swarming colony.
A physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the tissues that produce hormones is an ________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Government monetary incentives have been offered for eligible providers who have adopted electronic medical recordkeeping
A) using state-mandated standards. B) according to "meaningful use" standards. C) according to HIPAA standards. D) according to vendor standards.
Describe the role of the patient as a member of the healthcare team.
What will be an ideal response?