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dalyningkenk

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The patient's outflow (effluent) is cloudy as reported by the LPN/LVN. What would you instruct the LPN/LVN to do at this time?
 
  A. Empty the outflow bag into the sink.
  B. Send a sample of effluent to the laboratory.
  C. Tell the patient to drink lots of fluids.
  D. Change the dressing around the patient's dialysis catheter.

Question 2

Which patient statement indicates the need for
 
  A. I am supposed to use sterile technique when connecting or disconnecting the catheter tubing.
  B. I usually perform my dialysis exchanges in the dining room on the table.
  C. I run the dialysate in quickly over 10 to 20 minutes.
  D. I will be able to travel on vacation


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gstein359

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


dalyningkenk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

coreycathey

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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