This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: After arterial puncture, the nurse should do which of the following? a. apply heat to the ... (Read 64 times)

FButt

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
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



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

frogdreck123456

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Answer to Question 1

C
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.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3




FButt

  • Member
  • Posts: 519
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


amynguyen1221

  • Member
  • Posts: 355
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

When taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, people should avoid a variety of foods, which include alcoholic beverages, bean curd, broad (fava) bean pods, cheese, fish, ginseng, protein extracts, meat, sauerkraut, shrimp paste, soups, and yeast.

Did you know?

Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.

Did you know?

Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library