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A patient has a continuous IV infusion at 60 mL/hr. The right hand IV has infiltrated and the nurse has started a new IV on the left forearm. Which of the following interventions should the nurse also perform?
 
  a. Elevate the patient's left forearm.
  b. Schedule daily dressing changes to the new IV site.
  c. Change the administration set.
  d. Place the patient in Fowler's position.

Question 2

The nurse gathers the following data: BP = 150/94 mm Hg; neck veins distended; P = 104 beats/min; pulse bounding; respiratory rate = 20 breaths/min; T = 37C (98.6F). What disorder should the nurse suspect?
 
  a. Hypovolemia
  b. Hypercalcemia
  c. Hyperkalemia
  d. Hypervolemia


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zoeyesther

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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