In caring for the client who is receiving epidural analgesia, ...

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In caring for the client who is receiving epidural analgesia, which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
 
  a. Change the tubing every 48 to 72 hours.
  b. Change the dressing every shift.
  c. Secure the catheter to the outside skin.
  d. Use a large occlusive dressing over the site.

Question 2

Which province was the first to implement the basic entry to nursing practice as the baccalaureate degree?
 
  a. Ontario
  b. Alberta
  c. British Columbia
  d. Prince Edward Island

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Answer to Question 1

C
To prevent catheter displacement, the catheter should be secured carefully to the outside skin.
The infusion tubing should be changed every 24 hours to prevent infection.
To prevent infection, the dressing should not be routinely changed over the site.
A transparent dressing should be used over the site to secure the catheter and aid inspection.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Ontario was not the first to implement the baccalaureate degree as the requirement for entry to nursing practice.
B In 1975, the Alberta Task Force on Nursing Education proposed their entry-to-practice position, which was that all new nursing graduates be qualified at the baccalaureate level; however, Alberta was not the first to implement this requirement.
C British Columbia was not the first to implement the baccalaureate degree as the requirement for entry to nursing practice.
D Prince Edward Island was the first province to implement the baccalaureate degree as the requirement for entry to nursing practice, in 1992.

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