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ec501234

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A postoperative patient is receiving an IV. Which of the following situations makes it necessary for you to call the head nurse?
 
  A)
 
  bleeding around the catheter
  B)
 
  pain around the catheter
  C)
 
  skin swelling around the catheter
  D)
 
  all of the above

Question 2

You note an inflamed area on the patient's skin near where an IV catheter is inserted. You should
 
  A)
 
  report this immediately to your supervisor.
  B)
 
  wash the area with soap and water.
  C)
 
  stop the IV and ring for help.
  D)
 
  all of the above


angrybirds13579

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer:

D

Answer to Question 2

Answer:

A


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