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Bob-Dole

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A surgeon prescribes heparin 2,500 mEq IM q 12 hr. What is the nurse's best action?
 
  a. Administer the medication as prescribed.
  b. Clarify the medication dose with the surgeon.
  c. Administer the medication subcutaneously.
  d. Clarify the dose and route with the surgeon.

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An insulin-dependent diabetic patient tells the nurse that she has been giving herself injections in the same location in her right thigh for the past several months because it is easier. What is the nurse's best action?
 
  a. Provide patient teaching on rotating injection sites.
  b. Assess the patient for cumulative effects.
  c. Check the type of insulin the patient receives to ensure that it is compatible with the vastus lateralis site.
  d. Document the patient's comments, as the patient understands the treatment regimen.


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Pswine

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


Bob-Dole

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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