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A 21-year-old man experienced massive trauma and blood loss during a motorcycle accident and has been started on a dopamine infusion upon his arrival at the hospital. In light of this drug treatment, what assessment should the care team prioritize?
 
  A) Respiratory assessment
  B) Arterial blood gases
  C) Monitoring of intracranial pressure
  D) Cardiac monitoring

Question 2

A nurse has just administered an IM injection of meperidine (Demerol) to a patient. The priority nursing action for the nurse will be to
 
  A) close the draperies.
  B) make sure the side rails are up.
  C) check the temperature of the room.
  D) make sure the patient is positioned comfortably.


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krakiolit

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


pepyto

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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