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kellyjaisingh

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on: Jul 23, 2018
List the following nursing actions in the correct sequence for a patient with an infiltrated IV:
 
  1. Contact the physician.
  2. Inspect for signs of injury.
  3. Apply warm, moist compresses.
  4. Discontinue the infusion.

Question 2

Vaccines and toxoids are biologic agents that are considered: (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Active immunization
  2. Passive immunization
  3. Animal serum
  4. Blood product


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CharlieArnold

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

4, 2, 1, 3

Whenever an IV infiltration is discovered, the infusion should immediately be discontinued and the site carefully inspected for signs of injury. The physician should be called, and warm, moist compresses should be applied to the area.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3
Vaccines and toxoids are biologic agents used in the routine schedule of active immunization for adults and children. Many biologic agents are prepared with animal serum.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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