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sam.t96

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The following interventions are part of the emergency department (ED) protocol for a patient who has been admitted with multiple bee stings to the hands. Which action should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Remove the patient's rings.
  b. Apply ice packs to both hands.
  c. Apply calamine lotion to any itching areas.
  d. Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg PO.

Question 2

A 20-year-old patient arrives in the emergency department (ED) several hours after taking 25 to 30 acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets. Which action will the nurse plan to take?
 
  a. Give N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst).
  b. Discuss the use of chelation therapy.
  c. Start oxygen using a non-rebreather mask.
  d. Have the patient drink large amounts of water.


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

ANS: A
The patient's rings should be removed first because it might not be possible to remove them if swelling develops. The other orders should also be implemented as rapidly as possible after the nurse has removed the jewelry.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
N-acetylcysteine is the recommended treatment to prevent liver damage after acetaminophen overdose. The other actions might be used for other types of poisoning, but they will not be appropriate for a patient with acetaminophen poisoning.


sam.t96

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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