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khang

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The femoral site was used to perform an angiocardiogram on a client with atherosclerosis. Which of the following is a recommended nursing consideration following the surgery?
 
  A) Wake the client and ambulate 1 hour following the procedure.
  B) Instruct the client to flex the legs every 20 minutes to prevent clots.
  C) Check peripheral pulses distal to the site and the color and warmth of the extremity.
  D) Have the client sit up in bed for up to 8 hours following surgery

Question 2

The nurse is teaching an adolescent about medications to treat his acne. Which of the following is a nursing consideration for the use of topical and systemic agents?
 
  A) Topical agents, when combined with other agents, may cause excessive oiliness of skin.
  B) Topical agents may cause bleaching of hair or clothing.
  C) Tetracycline should be taken 2 hours before, or 1 hour after, any food consumption.
  D) Retinoic acid, a topical agent, is available in many over-the-counter topical agents.



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Answer to Question 1

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The nurse should check peripheral pulses distal to the site, check the color and warmth of the affected extremity, and assess motor and sensory function. The client should be kept on bed rest until he or she is fully awake. The nurse should instruct the client not to bend the leg or flex the hip for up to 8 hours if the femoral site was used. After any study in which the femoral site is used, the client should lie flat for up to 8 hours to help prevent swelling, bruising, and bleeding at the puncture site.

Answer to Question 2

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Topical agents may cause bleaching of the hair or clothing. Topical agents, when combined with other agents, may cause excessive skin dryness. Tetracycline should be taken 1 hour before, or 2 hours after, any food consumption. Retinoic acid is a prescription drug, whereas salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are available in over-the-counter topical agents.



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