The patient has an IV of normal saline running in his right hand. His left antecubital space has a saline lock in place for emergency access. Where should the nurse take the blood pressure?
A) Right arm
B) Left arm
C) Either leg
D) Omit blood pressure reading
C
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A) Pulls fluid by creating a vacuum pressure B) Drainage occurs passively by gravity and capillary action C) Pulls fluid by creating a negative pressure D) Pulls fluid by squeezing the drainage collection chamber
After an assessment the nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for liver cancer. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. History of colon polyps 2. Diagnosis of diverticulitis 3. 50 year history of smoking 4. History of hepatitis B infection 5. Previous treatment for alcoholism
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication by intravenous piggyback. Where will the piggyback container be placed?
A) higher than the primary solution container B) lower than the primary solution container C) at an equal height with the primary solution container D) below the level of the patient's heart
A person was told that she has cancer and that it cannot be treated. The person insists that the reports are wrong. What stage of dying is the person in?
a. Denial b. Anger c. Bargaining d. Depression