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futuristic

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Prior to the administration of the preanesthetic medication before surgery, the nurse should:
 
  a. assist the client to the bathroom to void.
  b. place the client in a left lateral position.
  c. put all of the client's side rails in the up position.
  d. tell the client's family that they should go to the postoperative waiting room.

Question 2

The nurse is responsible for administering some preoperative medications to clients. In addition to checking the compatibility chart, the nurse understands that which of the following drugs should never be combined with another drug in the same syringe?
 
  a. promethazine HCl c. atropine sulfate
  b. morphine sulfate d. diazepam (Valium)


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

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: The client should be assisted to void prior to administration of the preanesthetic agents.
B Incorrect: There is not specific position that the client must assume.
C Incorrect: This is done after the preanesthetic agents are administered.
D Incorrect: Family does not need to leave until the client leaves for surgery at the earliest.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Promethazine HCl is compatible in the same syringe with selected agents.
B Incorrect: Morphine sulfate is compatible in the same syringe with selected agents.
C Incorrect: Atropine is compatible in the same syringe with selected agents.
D Correct: Diazepam is not compatible in the same syringe with any other agent.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

bigsis44

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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