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FButt

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After arterial puncture, the nurse should do which of the following?
 
  a. apply heat to the puncture site
  b. observe for fresh rash and dyspnea
  c. apply pressure for at least 5 minutes
  d. encourage immediate range of motion

Question 2

The nurse would be most concerned about which of the following indicators of a client's nutritional state?
 
  1. serum albumin level of 3.5 g/dL
  2. hematocrit of 38
  3. current weight of 101 lb, down from 120 lb 6 months ago
  4. sores in the corners of the client's mouth



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The nurse is responsible for assessing the patient for symptoms of bleeding or occlusion after an arterial puncture. Direct pressure must be applied to the puncture site until all bleeding has stopped, for a minimum of 5 minutes. The nurse should not apply heat to the puncture site or encourage immediate range of motion. Observation for a rash or dyspnea would not be indicated for an arterial puncture.

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FButt

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


essyface1

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

 

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