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cookcarl

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A patient is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN). While maintaining PN the nurse's best action is to:
 
  A. begin the infusion at 150 mL/h.
  B. maintain a consistent infusion rate.
  C. change the infusion tubing on a weekly basis.
  D. monitor the laboratory values on a weekly basis.

Question 2

A newly admitted patient wears contact lenses. An assistive personnel asks the nurse if contact lenses need special attention and why.
 
  The nurse informs the assistive personnel that nonextend-ed-wear contacts left in the eyes for an extended period of time can cause ___________________ _. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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PN is gradually increased over several days. To prevent infection, the bag and tubing are changed every 24 hours. Laboratory values are monitored regularly.

Answer to Question 2

corneal injury

Patients are admitted to hospitals or agencies in unresponsive or confused states. Remove contact lenses, and rinse lenses and eyes with a sterile saline solution.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


triiciiaa

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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