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tfester

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Before administering a heparin injection, a nurse needs to have a second nurse verify
 
  1. The strength and dosage of the heparin.
  2. The type and dosage of the heparin.
  3. The patient's laboratory results.
  4. Whether it should be given via the intramuscular route.

Question 2

Before administering an intramuscular injection, the nurse should first check to see whether the patient is taking
 
  1. Aspirin.
  2. Acetaminophen.
  3. Ginseng.
  4. All of the above.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4



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