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The nurse who is working on a medical-surgical floor recognizes that vesicant precautions should be taken with which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Ampicillin sodium (ampicillin)
  2. Potassium chloride
  3. Promethazine (Phenergan)
  4. Vancomycin (Vancocin)
  5. Gentamicin sulfate (gentamicin)

Question 2

The presence of phlebitis is indicated by which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Swelling and redness noted at the site
  2. The site being warm to the touch
  3. The patient reporting burning along the vein
  4. The site appearing bruised
  5. The vein feeling soft and spongy on palpation



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2, 3, 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 3



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