While starting an IV on a patient, you see bright red blood quickly traveling up the IV tubing. You should:
A. lower the IV bag to ensure viability of the IV line.
B. evaluate the puncture site for signs of infiltration.
C. secure the IV line and apply direct pressure.
D. remove the catheter and apply direct pressure.
Answer: D. remove the catheter and apply direct pressure.
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A nurse orients a graduate nurse to a gerontology unit. Which of the following statements, if made by the graduate nurse, shows understanding of normal age-related changes of sleep patterns?
A) Older adults need for 10% to 20% more sleep than younger adults. B) Older adults have fewer sleep cycles during the night. C) Older adults fall asleep faster and staying asleep longer than younger adults. D) Older adults spend less time in deep sleep.
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1. Libel 2. Slander 3. Malpractice 4. Invasion of privacy
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a. Allow water to sit for 24 hours before us-ing. b. Boil water for 3 to 5 minutes. c. Add 1 mL (16 drops) of household bleach to a gallon of water and let it stand for 30 minutes. d. Drain water from hot water heaters. e. Pour water through several layers of cot-ton towels.