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wrbasek0

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which techniques should you perform to
 
  prevent excessive bleeding when administering an intramuscular injection to a patient who is on anticoagulation therapy? (select all that apply)
  a. Using the smallest possible injection needle
  b. Injecting the drug slowly, over at least a 60-second period
  c. Applying pressure to the site for at least 5 minutes after the injection
  d. Ensuring that the needle is placed within a previous injection puncture site
  e. Cleansing the skin at the injection site for at least 30 seconds before the injection
  f. Applying warm compresses to the site for at least 15 minutes after the injection

Question 2

A patient prescribed amiodarone (Cordarone) tells you that his scrotum is swollen and painful. What is your best action?
 
  a. Instruct the patient that this side effect is reversible and will go away over several months.
  b. Document this expected side effect as the only action.
  c. Support the patient's scrotum on a pillow.
  d. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.


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

ANS: A, C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


wrbasek0

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

kusterl

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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