As part of a postsurgical client's regimen for deep vein ...

[meagbuch]

As part of a postsurgical client's regimen for deep vein thrombosis prevention, she is to receive 5000 units of heparin subcutaneously b.i.d. How can the nurse reduce this client's risk of bruising at the injection sites?
 
  A) By aspirating slightly once, the needle is inserted
  B) By gently massaging the injection site for a few seconds after injection
  C) By changing the needle after withdrawing the drug from the vial
  D) By using the Z-track injection technique consistently

Question 2

A client has just completed a respiratory aerosol treatment. When should a prescribed arterial blood gas specimen be obtained?
 
  a. immediately
  b. 30 minutes after completion of administration
  c. prior to the administration of such a treatment
  d. 15 minutes after completion of administration

[dantucker]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Certain modifications are necessary to prevent bruising in the area of heparin injection. The nurse changes the needle after filling the syringe with the dose of heparin; that is, before injecting the client. The nurse does not aspirate the plunger once the needle is in place. Massaging the site is contraindicated because this can increase the tendency for local bleeding. The Z-track technique is used exclusively for IM injections.

Answer to Question 2

B
After completion of a respiratory aerosol treatment, if ordered, an arterial blood gas specimen should be obtained 30 minutes after completion of administration to determine the effectiveness of the medications.

[meagbuch]

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[dantucker]

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