Which of the fluids below are compatible with blood transfusions? (Select all that apply.)
a. D5LR c. 0.9%NS
b. D5NS d. Lactated Ringers
C
Only 0.9% normal saline can be used with a blood product. Blood transfusions are incompatible with dextrose and with Ringer's solution.
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When and by whom was nursing's first code of ethics written?
a. 1893, by Lystra Gretter b. 1950, by the ANA House of Delegates c. 1953, by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) d. 2001, by the ANA House of Delegates
A systematic review explains if the evidence that you are searching for exists, and whether there is good cause to change practice. In _____________, all entries include information on systematic reviews
Individual randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard for research. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 72-year-old patient has been diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and will begin treatment with tamsulosin (Flomax). The patient admits that he is skeptical about the drug's ability to relieve his distressing symptoms
The nurse should respond in what way? A) "Flomax can increase the amount of urine your kidneys produce, resulting in better urine flow." B) "Flomax can relax your prostate and your bladder neck, making it easier to pass urine." C) "Flomax makes your urine less alkaline, reducing the irritation that makes your prostate enlarge." D) "Flomax increases the strength of your bladder muscle and results in a stronger flow of urine."