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leo leo

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The nurse is explaining the side effects of the drug methylphenidate HCl (Ritalin) to a couple whose son was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following is one of those side effects?
 
  A) Increased growth rate
  B) Decreased heart rate
  C) Sleep disturbances
  D) Dry, itchy skin

Question 2

A nurse is monitoring a blood transfusion for a client following major surgery. Which of the following guidelines should be followed for a blood transfusion procedure?
 
  A) Store and preserve blood in the nursing unit before infusion.
  B) Avoid the joint administration of 0.9 saline and blood.
  C) Document vital signs during the transfusion.
  D) Get one licensed person to identify the unit of blood.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Methylphenidate HCl (Ritalin), a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, affects mental, rather than motor, activities. Side effects include decreased growth rate, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and sleep disturbances, not dry, itchy skin.

Answer to Question 2

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The nurse should document vital signs during the transfusion. The nurse should not store or preserve blood or blood components in the nursing unit before infusion. Saline (0.9) and blood can be administered jointly. Two, not just one, licensed personnel should identify the client and unit of blood before the transfusion procedure.


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leo leo

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you :)


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