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Author Question: For a client with a Hickman or Broviac catheter, the nurse can perform which of the following using ... (Read 52 times)

Beheh

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on: Jul 24, 2018
For a client with a Hickman or Broviac catheter, the nurse can perform which of the following using the catheter?
 
  a. administer IV fluids c. instill intrathecal medications
  b. administer blood and blood products. d. draw laboratory blood samples

Question 2

When caring for a client receiving intraperitoneal chemotherapy, the nurse should monitor the client for:
 
  a. abdominal discomfort. c. respiratory distress.
  b. thrombocytopenia. d. gastrointestinal distress.


juwms

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D

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Correct a., b., and d. These are nursing actions with CVADs.
Incorrect c. Intrathecal medications are administered into the CNS by a health care provider.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D

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Correct a., c., and d. These are concerns specific to intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
Incorrect b. Thrombocytopenia is an issue with systemic chemotherapy.


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