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jrubin

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While caring for a patient who just underwent a paracentesis, a nurse would be most concerned by which of the following findings?
 
  1. Patient reports itching at the puncture site.
  2. Blood pressure is 92/60 mm Hg.
  3. Oxygen saturation is 94.
  4. Blood sugar is 102.

Question 2

A patient is told that a baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) is necessary before surgery. Which of the following instructions by the nurse is best?
 
  1. You will need to have nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours before the test.
  2. The test involves attaching 10 small electrodes to your chest, arms, and legs to measure electrical impulses of your heart.
  3. After they attach a number of wires to your body, you will feel a small jolt of electricity.
  4. You will not be able to drive for at least 6 hours after the test, so it is important to have someone along with you to provide transportation.



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sultana.d

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2




jrubin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


jamesnevil303

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

 

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