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soccerdreamer_17

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Two units of packed cells are ordered as a blood transfusion for an older adult. The nurse knows that
 
  A) each unit of blood should be administered over 2 hours.
  B) the client should be assessed before, during, and after the transfusions for signs of fluid overload.
  C) a diuretic is usually ordered to be given 1 hour before the transfusions are initiated.
  D) transfusions should be administered only through central venous catheters in older clients.

Question 2

The nurse suspects an older patient is having a grand mal seizure. What did the nurse observe in the patient?
 
  1. Rhythmic jerking of the muscles
  2. Rigid extremities lasting for several minutes
  3. Brief loss of attention similar to daydreaming
  4. Rigid extremities followed by rhythmic flexion


bblaney

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Rhythmic jerking of the muscles is a myoclonic seizure.


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