When performing a fingerstick, the phlebotomist should avoid:
a.) sites that are swollen
b.) sites that appear infected
c.) previously punctured sites
d.) all of the above
Answer: d.) all of the above
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____ kg Record the answer rounding to the nearest tenth.
A patient, recovering from burn injuries, tells the nurse that he does not want to take any more pain medication than necessary however he does continue to experience pain. Which of the following might be helpful to this patient?
1. instruct the patient on nonpharmacological interventions for pain control 2. increase the dosage of the pain medication 3. suggest that intravenous pain medication be provided until he experiences no pain 4. provide intravenous pain medication with oral medication for break through pain
Two 50-year-old men are discussing their Saturday activities. The first man describes how he tutors children as a volunteer at a community center
The other man says that he would never work with children, and that he prefers to work out at the gym to meet young women to date. The second man's statement reflects which developmental stage? a. Inferiority b. Role confusion c. Self-absorption d. Mistrust
The client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) asks the nurse why he must take so many medications. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "To decrease the possibility of the virus developing resistance to the medications." 2. "Research has shown single medications to be ineffective." 3. "Because the earlier we start multiple medications, the better for you." 4. "To provide you with the most effective treatment for your illness."