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CQXA

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The nurse caring for a 92-year-old patient with pneumonia who is receiving IV carefully monitors the flow rate of the IV infusion because rapid infusion can cause:
 
  a. hypotension.
  b. thrombophlebitis.
  c. pulmonary emboli.
  d. heart failure.

Question 2

Which statement would lead the nurse to offer more instruction about taking warfarin (Coumadin)?
 
  a. I eat a banana every morning with breakfast.
  b. I try to eat more green leafy vegetables, especially broccoli, spinach, and kale.
  c. I try to eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet.
  d. I don't drink alcohol or caffeine.


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

ANS: D
Heart failure can result from rapid infusion of intravenous fluids in older adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Avoid marked changes in eating habits, such as dramatically increasing foods high in vitamin K (e.g., broccoli, spinach, kale, greens). Limit alcohol intake to small amounts.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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