Which of these steps describes the correct way for a nurse to cleanse the site selected for a client's venipuncture?
a. Cleanse the site back and forth using a povidone-iodine swab.
b. Use a crisscross motion at the site and extending 4 inches beyond.
c. Cleanse the site back and forth using an alcohol pad.
d. Use a circular motion at the site and extending 2 inches beyond.
D
To cleanse the site selected for a client's venipuncture, use a circular motion at the site and extending 2 inches beyond.
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1. "This is a common reaction, but should be temporary." 2. "Use only half the dose, and monitor the results." 3. "I will have the physician prescribe something different for you." 4. "You have an allergy, and should stop using the drops."
A 29-year-old American Indian woman reports that she has difficulty sleeping only during her menstrual cycle. The client asks the nurse if there is a connection between menstrual cycles and sleep
The nurse responds to the client's question with the understanding that this sleep difficulty is: a. An abnormal finding due to changes in neurotransmitters. b. A normal finding due to fluctuation on hormone levels. c. A normal finding due to the race of the client. d. An abnormal finding due to the age of the client.