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anjilletteb

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A client is receiving oxygen therapy via a Venturi mask. Which of these actions is essential when a nurse is caring for this client?
 
  a. Check the flow rate at least every 2 hours.
  b. Ensure that the mask ports are cleansed every 4 hours.
  c. Begin to wean the client to a nasal cannula as soon as possible.
  d. Assess client's face and ears for signs of pressure from the mask.

Question 2

In a vein-stripping procedure to treat severe varicose veins, which of these actions is involved?
 
  a. The leg is compressed for 6 weeks in a threshold erythema dose (T.E.D.) hose while anticoagulant therapy is given.
  b. The vein is injected with a chemical that will cause the vein to sclerose.
  c. The vein is tied off with a suture.
  d. The vein walls are abraded by a wire with a claw on the end.


SeanoH09

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
When administering oxygen therapy via a Venturi mask, assess the client's face and ears for signs of pressure from the mask and use padding as needed.

Answer to Question 2

D
Vein-stripping procedure involves the introduction of a wire into a vein. The wire has collapsible claws on the end. As the wire is withdrawn, the claws expand and strip the walls of the vein.


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