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Question 1

A patient has a lactate level of 8 mmol/L. What should this finding indicate to the nurse?
◦ Glucose metabolism
◦ Tissue hypoxia
◦ Underuse of oxygen
◦ Carbon dioxide exchange

Question 2

A patient with an arterial line has an elevated partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and is not on anticoagulation therapy. What should the nurse do?
◦ Change the heparinized saline solution in the pressure bag for the arterial line to a normal saline solution.
◦ Assess for the presence of a deep vein thrombosis.
◦ Ask for an order to begin Lovenox therapy.
◦ Take the patient for an immediate V/Q scan.


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