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Brittanyd9008

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A male patient is receiving heparin by continuous intravenous infusion. The nurse will instruct the patient and family members to report which of the following should it occur?
 
  A) A skin rash
  B) Sudden occurrence of sleepiness and drowsiness
  C) Dizziness
  D) Presence of blood in urine or stools

Question 2

An 80-year-old woman who resides in a care facility is receiving treatment with oral fluconazole for a fungal infection. Following yesterday's and today's dose, she has complained of an upset stomach after taking the drug.
 
  How should the nurse at the facility best respond to the woman's complaint?
  A) Provide food along with the fluconazole when administering it in the future.
  B) Stop administering the fluconazole and inform the woman's physician.
  C) Arrange for the woman to receive intravenous fluconazole on an outpatient basis.
  D) Assess the woman for signs and symptoms of an infusion reaction.


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Carliemb17

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D

Answer to Question 2

A


Brittanyd9008

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

pratush dev

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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