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mrsjacobs44

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A laboratory technician arrives to draw blood for a complete blood count (CBC) for a client who had a right-sided mastectomy 8 hours ago. The client has an intravenous line with fluid infusing in her left antecubital space.
 
  To perform the test, the technician places a tourniquet on the client's right arm. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to do? A) Assist in holding the client's arm still.
  B) Suggest a finger stick be done on one of the client's left fingers.
  C) Tell the technician to obtain the blood sample from the client's right arm.
  D) Call the surgeon to perform a femoral stick on the client.

Question 2

In discharge planning for a left-radical mastectomy patient, the nurse informs the client about actions that may increase lymphedema. Which of the following is most likely to increase symptoms?
 
  A) Wearing gloves for gardening
  B) Carrying in heavy groceries
  C) Wearing dresses with elasticized sleeves
  D) Driving to and from work every day



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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