The nurse notes in the first few exchanges during peritoneal dialysis of a client that the effluent is tinged pink. The nurse's most appropriate action is to
a. continue the dialysis.
b. notify the physician.
c. send a specimen for culture.
d. stop the dialysis immediately.
A
Bloody effluent is usually insignificant and disappears spontaneously.
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1. S1, S2, and flat neck veins 2. S3 and distended neck veins 3. S2 loudest and followed by S1 4. S4 and flat neck veins
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A) Green beans B) Iced tea C) Baked chicken D) Cantaloupe
Actions or measures that can either prevent the occurrence of a disaster or reduce the severity of its effects are called:
1. Awareness and education 2. Mitigation 3. Disaster relief 4. Advocacy