Which patients may receive hydralazine to treat hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
a. A 1-month-old infant
b. A 5-year-old child
c. A pregnant woman
d. A mother breast-feeding a newborn
e. An older adult
A, B, E
Hydralazine may be used in infants as young as one month of age, in children, and in older adults. Hydralazine is labeled pregnancy category C and data is lacking regarding transmission of hy-dralazine in breast-feeding women, so benefits should outweigh risks.
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What type of law concerns relationships among individuals?
a. administrative c. constitutional b. civil d. public
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a. Perform frequent skin assessment under devices and tubes. b. Assess for edema in the skin underlying a tube. c. Rotate tubes to different positions to re-lieve pressure. d. Implement pressure ulcer care bundles. e. Do not remove the adhesive tape until it is time to remove the device.
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