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saliriagwu

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What precautionary safety measure should the nurse take for a patient who is receiving first-time intradermal injections for allergy testing?
 
  a. Take vital signs every 15 minutes for 1 hour after the patient receives the injection.
  b. Remind the patient to call the physician if a rash develops.
  c. Have the patient remain for 20 minutes after the injection.
  d. Instruct the patient to take epinephrine if an allergic reaction occurs.

Question 2

A 40-year-old man newly diagnosed with hypertension is discussing risk factors with the nurse. The nurse talks about lifestyle changes with the patient and advises that the patient should avoid tobacco use.
 
  What is the rationale behind that advice to the patient?
  A) Smoking directly causes high blood pressure.
  B) Smoking increases the risk of heart disease.
  C) Smoking causes obesity, which exacerbates hypertension.
  D) Smoking increases cardiac output.


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nathang24

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The patient must always be observed for at least 20 minutes after administration, because hypersensitivity reaction or anaphylaxis may occur.

Answer to Question 2

B


saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

peter

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:D TYSM

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