During preparation for surgery, the nurse applies which of the ...

[saliriagwu]

During preparation for surgery, the nurse applies which of the following to facilitate venous blood return?
 
  1. Sequential compression devices
  2. Histamine-receptor antihistamines
  3. Anticholinergics
  4. Cleansing enema

Question 2

The nurse identifies factors that can cause errors in blood pressure measurement that yield higher results, such as: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Use of an electronic blood pressure device.
  2. Use of an aneroid sphygmomanometer.
  3. Use of a Doppler ultrasound stethoscope.
  4. A blood pressure cuff that is too small for the diameter of the client's arm.
  5. A blood pressure cuff that is too long.

[angrybirds13579]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: SCDs are used to promote venous return from the legs; they inflate and deflate plastic sleeves wrapped around the legs to promote venous flow

Answer to Question 2

1,4
Rationale: Research indicates that automated electronic devices produce higher values than do manual readings.

[saliriagwu]

Excellent

[carojassy25]

Great answer, keep it coming