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jerry coleman

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The patient is receiving intravenous therapy and the insertion site looks red and swollen. The nursing assistant should
 
  A)
 
  discontinue the IV.
  B)
 
  turn the IV clamp to an off position.
  C)
 
  notify the nurse immediately.
  D)
 
  none of the above

Question 2

Cyanosis is common on the lips of postoperative patients.
 
  True
 
  False


Jody Vaughn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer:

C

Answer to Question 2

False


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