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maychende

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The nurse obtains the following vital signs on an adult patient: T. 100.6F BP 100/60, HR 110, respirations 36. What is the first action by the nurse?
 
  a. Offer oral fluids.
  b. Begin an IV infusion.
  c. Obtain a pulse oximetry reading.
  d. Administer oxygen.

Question 2

The nurse obtains a blood pressure reading of 160/90 from a cardiac patient. What is the first action by the nurse?
 
  a. Obtain the blood in lying, sitting, and standing positions.
  b. Contact the primary care provider for medication orders.
  c. Recheck the blood pressure in 30 minutes.
  d. Check the patient's pattern of blood pressures over the past 3 days.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




maychende

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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