Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient with sepsis. The plan of care for the patient is to administer ... (Read 108 times)

fox · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient with sepsis. The plan of care for the patient is to administer antibiotics 3 times a day for 4 weeks. What device will be used to administer these antibiotics?

a. A continuous infusion
b. A heparin locked peripheral catheter
c. A PICC line
d. An implanted port catheter

Question 2

Which of the following patterns of knowledge in nursing allows change to occur?

a. Esthetics
b. Empirics
c. Personal knowledge
d. Emancipatory knowing

jgranad15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A PICC line is a type of central venous device that can be introduced into a peripheral vein for administration of IV antibiotics for an extended period, over the course of several weeks. A continuous infusion would not take place if the patient received antibiotics only 3 times daily. A peripheral catheter would not be necessary or heparin locked. An implanted port catheter is intended for long-term use of venous access over months, or even years.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Esthetics is the art of nursingcreativity, with an artistic or expressive component.
B Empirics is the science of knowledge development in nursingknowledge developed through systematic research to describe and explain phenomena.
C Personal knowledge is derived from the depth and power of the interpersonal relationship with the patient.
D Emancipatory knowing is the social, economic, and political component of nursingknowledge that allows change to occur.