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Mr3Hunna

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient with blood collecting in the pleural space. The nurse documents this as:
 
  a. pleural effusion.
  b. hemothorax.
  c. pulmonary hemorrhage.
  d. pneumothorax.

Question 2

What should the nurse do to decrease the potential for infection related to IV therapy?
 
  a. Use the clean technique for dressing changes.
  b. Change the IV tubing every 12 hours.
  c. Palpate the insertion site daily through the intact dressing.
  d. After cleansing the skin, dab it dry with a sterile gauze pad.


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vkodali

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
A hemothorax is a collection of blood in the pleural space. A pneumothorax is the collection of air in the pleural space. A pulmonary hemorrhage is bleeding inside the lung. A pleural effusion is the collection of fluid within the pleura.

Answer to Question 2

C
Palpate the catheter insertion site for tenderness daily through the intact dressing. Perform hand hygiene before and after palpating, inserting, replacing, or dressing any intravascular device. Maintain use of sterile dressings. Replace IV tubing no more frequently than at 72-hour intervals unless clinically indicated. Allow the site to air-dry before proceeding with the procedure.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Happy to help you


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