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karen

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During the assessment of a newly admitted female patient, the nurse has assessed the amplitude of the woman's temporal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulses.
 
  The amplitude of these peripheral pulses contributes to the nurse's determination of this patient's:
  A) Peripheral arterial circulation
  B) Tissue perfusion in her extremities
  C) Resting blood pressure
  D) Risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Question 2

A patient has a history of allergic reactions to bee stings. Which actions should the nurse teach to avoid an anaphylactic reaction to bee stings?
 
  a. Limit intake of sweets to reduce attraction of bees.
  b. Carry a dose of aminophylline at all times.
  c. Take extra precautionary actions when outdoors where bees may be present.
  d. Wear a Medic-Alert tag that states the patient is allergic to bee stings.



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Leostella20

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C
Teach the patient avoidance of allergens.




karen

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


alexanderhamilton

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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