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The nurse is preparing a subcutaneous injection for a patient. The nurse is careful not to touch which part of the syringe or needle? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The needle hub
  b. The needle shaft
  c. The syringe outer barrel
  d. The needle bevel

Question 2

For an older frail adult client, chest percussion, vibration, and shaking are:
 
  A. Performed more frequently
  B. Not performed for safety reasons
  C. Performed only by the respiratory therapist
  D. Performed with a mechanical, low-speed vibrator



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chloejackso

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Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
The needle hub, shaft, and bevel must remain sterile at all times.

Answer to Question 2

D
D. In frail older adults use a mechanical vibrator on low speed instead of manual percussion and vibration and shaking.
A and B. Percussion and vibration and shaking usually have to be done more gently in older adults.
C. Percussion, vibration, and shaking can be done by a nurse, a therapist, or a family member once taught the proper methods.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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