Author Question: A 60-year-old man was admitted for cholecystitis that resulted in a cholecystectomy. On his third ... (Read 93 times)

sheilaspns · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A 60-year-old man was admitted for cholecystitis that resulted in a cholecystectomy. On his third day of hospitalization, he begins to sweat profusely, tremble, and has a blood pressure of 160/100 . Based on these findings, the nurse assesses for:

a. cardiac problems.
b. respiratory problems.
c. withdrawal problems.
d. circulatory problems.

Question 2

When giving a subcutaneous injection to a very thin patient, the nurse will alter the injection technique by:

a. using a 23-gauge needle.
b. spreading the skin before injection.
c. pinching up the skin and inserting the needle at a 90-degree angle.
d. injecting the medicine quickly to reduce pain.

fatboyy09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The nurse, concerned about the patient's medical condition, may not consider substance abuse until withdrawal symptoms appear.

Answer to Question 2

C
The subcutaneous technique changes when injecting a thin patient. The selection of needles is the same ( inch needle of 27 or 28 gauge), the site selection is the same, but the technique changes to pinch up the skin and inject at a 90-degree angle.