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CQXA · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

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.

ghepp · **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.