A client presents to the emergency department with a severely ...

[jerry coleman]

A client presents to the emergency department with a severely lacerated artery. What is the priority action for the nurse?
 
  a. Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask.
  b. Ensure the client has a patent airway.
  c. Prepare to assist with suturing the artery.
  d. Start two large-bore IVs with normal saline.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who weighs 220 pounds and is started on enoxaparin (Lovenox). How much enoxaparin does the nurse anticipate administering?
 
  (Record your answer using a whole number.) _____ mg

[hanadaa]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Airway always takes priority, followed by breathing and circulation. The nurse ensures the client has a patent airway prior to providing any other care measures.

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
90 mg
The dose of enoxaparin is 1 mg/kg body weight, not to exceed 90 mg. This client weighs 220 pounds (110 kg), and so will get the maximal dose.

[jerry coleman]

Excellent

[parshano]

Gracias!