Blood must be started within _____ minutes of its arrival on the unit
a. 10
b. 15
c. 30
d. 60
C
To reduce the risk of infection, the blood must be started within 30 minutes of its arrival on the unit.
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a. alveolar lavage. b. bronchoscopy. c. gallium scan. d. ventilation-perfusion scan.
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1. Determine motivation factors for individual patients and create a plan that utilizes these factors. 2. Comply with follow up health care provider visits. 3. Stop working and go on general assistance. 4. Move to an assisted living facility.
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A) Cardiac B) Gastrointestinal C) Musculoskeletal D) Pulmonary