On what factor is the effectiveness of continuous bladder irrigation based?
A) The flow rate of the urine
B) The characteristics of the urine
C) The frequency of urination
D) The absence of infection
B
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a. "You may have another dose in 4 hours." b. "You may need to take two inhalations instead of one." c. "You should have peak effects in about 6 hours." d. "You should see improved effects within the next week."
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
a. graduate from a program. b. fail an academic program. c. express oneself in class. d. have unlimited absences.
The body does not change after the moment of death
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A pt in the hospital being treated for a PE is receiving a continuous infusion of heparin. When the nurse comes to take vs, the pt has blood on the front of his chest and nose and is holding a tissue saturated with blood to his nose. What is the first priority action the nurse must take?
a. have the pt sit up and lean forward, pinching the nostrils b. have a pt care technician set up oral suctioning to suction excess blood from pts mouth c. stop the heparin IV infusion d. obtain lab results for prothrombin time and CBC