Author Question: Which condition would alert the nurse to pay particular attention when performing an arterial ... (Read 21 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which condition would alert the nurse to pay particular attention when performing an arterial puncture?

a. The patient has been vomiting.
b. The patient is receiving oxygen therapy.
c. The patient has a respiratory condition.
d. The patient is on anticoagulant therapy.

Question 2

For which cultural group is watching the clock and timeliness/tardiness of little importance?

a. Native Americans c. African-Americans
b. Hispanic Americans d. Asian-Americans

tranoy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Arterial punctures are not contraindicated in patients who have been vomiting, receiving oxygen therapy, or who have a respiratory condition. Arterial punctures should not be done on a patient who is receiving anticoagulation therapy.

Answer to Question 2

A
For many Native Americans, watching the clock and timeliness/tardiness have little importance. Time is considered a circular, rather than a linear process.