You have been called to a local dialysis center for a patient with a bleeding fistula on her right upper arm. Despite all care at the center, the site continues to bleed. Your best choice in the care of the patient would be:
A) to apply a constricting band above the fistula.
B) to place a pressure dressing over the fistula.
C) lowering the arm for and during transport.
D) to allow site the bleed to wash bacteria from the fistula.
B
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a. myosin/actin b. actin/myosin c. muscle spindle/golgi tendon organ d. golgi tendon organ/muscle spindle
____ is a bluish discoloration of skin and it can be observed peripherally, in the fingernails or toes, and centrally in the inside of the lips, the tongue, and the conjunctiva of the eyelids.
A. Methylene blue B. Cyanosis C. Raynaud's phenomena D. Hypoxia
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A. remove the gloves B. perform hand hygiene C. apply a bandage over clean gauze at the puncture site D. record the procedure in the patient's medical record
____________________ produce chemical effects which are similar to histamine and help to prolong the inflammation, if necessary.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).