After drawing blood from an older adult and withdrawing the needle, the nurse should apply light pressure to the needle puncture site for at least ____________________ minutes
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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After drawing blood from an older adult and withdrawing the needle, the nurse should apply pressure to the needle puncture site for at least 2 minutes. This is needed to prevent bleeding and bruising of older fragile skin.
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a. Inadequate immobilization b. Hormone replacement therapy c. Long-term use of corticosteroids d. Infection e. Poor nutrition
Which nursing students are using the learning resource center appropriately? (Select all that apply.)
a. Student A checks out a text for home use. b. Student B obtains an article on interlibrary loans. c. Student C makes a copy of a reference article. d. Student D finds it a quiet place to study. e. Student E seeks to purchase a book. f. Student F obtains a back issue of a nursing journal. g. Student G goes there to instant message.
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a. Introjection b. Conversion c. Projection d. Splitting