The nurse is evaluating lab results to determine if her patient ...

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The nurse is evaluating lab results to determine if her patient is experiencing a diagnosis of DIC. The nurse should anticipate the following results: increased red blood cell count, low platelet counts, and an increased fibrinogen level.
 
  Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The nurse administering an IV piggyback medication to a preschool child should
 
  a. Use a Smart pump if available.
  b. Flush the IV tubing before and after the infusion with normal saline solution.
  c. Inject the medication into the IV catheter using the port closest to the child.
  d. Inject the medication into the IV tubing in the direction away from the child.

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Answer to Question 1

F
The results indicate a decreased red blood cell count, low platelets, red blood cell
fragments, prolonged prothrombin time, and a decreased fibrinogen level with an increased
D-dimer.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A Programmable infusion pumps are frequently used to facilitate safe intermittent
infusion of IV medications for children via the piggyback method. Some
hospitals use previously used Smart pumps with preprogrammed drug libraries
to assist in the prevention of medication errors.
B When administering medications by IV piggyback, the nurse flushes the tubing
after the medication has infused.
C The nurse is using the IV push method when injecting medication into the IV
tubing using the port closest to the child.
D The IV retrograde method involves clamping the IV tubing below the injection
port and injecting medication into the tubing in a direction away from the child,
causing it to flow into the tubing above the injection port.