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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Before administering a bag of intravenous (IV) fluid, a nurse should confirm the type and amount of solution in the medical record and then do which of the following?
 
  a. Mark the time strip on the IV bag with a felt-tip pen.
  b. Calculate the tonicity of the solution.
  c. Ensure the integrity of the bag.
  d. Select a vented solution administration set.

Question 2

Which of the following is a developmental characteristic of the school-age child?
 
  a. understands unacceptable behaviors but may need assistance choosing between right and wrong
  b. imitates parental religious behaviors
  c. shows increased curiosity and improved ability to use reason and logic leads to frequent questioning
  d. views self as exceptional, special, and unique


fromAlphatoOmega22

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

C
Plastic solution bags are packaged with an outer plastic bag, which should remain intact until the solution is prepared for administration.

Answer to Question 2

A
Developmental characteristic of the school-age child (Kohlberg; conventional stage) include understanding unacceptable behaviors but may need assistance choosing between right and wrong.


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