Secondary lines are used to infuse IV medications or compatible fluids on an intermittent basis through a
primary IV line.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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The nurse is teaching the student nurse the factors that affect the pharmacodynamics of the drugs they are administering. Which of the following is a factor affecting this property of drugs?
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a. Contact the provider to discuss possible thromboembolism. b. Discuss decreasing the patient's dose of nicotinic acid with the provider. c. Reassure the patient that these effects will decrease over time. d. Suggest that the patient take niacin with a full glass of cool water.
The registered nurse is discharging a patient to an assisted living facility. Which instruction below is most appropriate for the patient?
a. "Therapists will be working with you daily to ensure that you regain functional abilities." b. "You will have 24-hour nursing care for the next 6 weeks." c. "You will have assistance with meals and housekeeping tasks." d. "A nurse will come to your home and provide you with nursing care."