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deesands

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When preparing to administer blood, the nurse should select a needle with a gauge of:
 
  a. 25.
  b. 22.
  c. 21.
  d. 18.

Question 2

The older patient informs the nurse that food has no taste and therefore she has no appetite. The nurse recognizes this is most likely caused by:
 
  a. tasteless food.
  b. overuse of salt.
  c. lack of variety.
  d. loss of taste buds.


Kaytorgator

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

D
A large-bore needle will allow blood flow without clogging.

Answer to Question 2

D
Older adults may experience a loss of appetite. Change in taste as a result of decreased saliva production and decreased number of taste buds may make food unappealing.


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