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laurencescou

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A nurse assesses a patient before surgery. Which finding should be brought to the surgeon's attention?
 
  a. Hematocrit 36
  b. Serum potassium 2.5 meq/l
  c. Hemoglobin 5 gm/dl
  d. Blood glucose 108 mg/dl

Question 2

A piggyback of KCL 15 mEq in 250 mL of 0.9 saline is prescribed to be infused over 1 hour to treat a patient's hypokalemia. Which action is the most important before the infusion is started?
 
  a. Assess the IV cannula and site to make sure the cannula is securely taped.
  b. Obtain an ECG monitor to monitor heart rhythm during the infusion.
  c. Review the previous 24-hour intake and output.
  d. Prepare an ice pack to place over the IV site to relieve the burning.


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karlss

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

b

Answer to Question 2

b


laurencescou

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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