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futuristic

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The nurse is caring for an infant and is obtaining the patient's vital signs. Which artery will the nurse use to best obtain the infant's pulse?
 
  a. Radial
  b. Brachial
  c. Femoral
  d. Popliteal

Question 2

The patient requires temperatures to be taken every 2 hours. Which task will the nurse assign to an RN?
 
  a. Using appropriate route and device
  b. Assessing changes in body temperature
  c. Being aware of the usual values for the patient
  d. Obtaining temperature measurement at ordered frequency


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ky860224

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

ANS: B
The brachial or apical pulse is the best site for assessing an infant's or a young child's pulse because other peripheral pulses such as the radial, femoral, and popliteal arteries are deep and difficult to palpate accurately.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The nurse is responsible for assessing changes in body temperature. The nursing assistive personnel can use the appropriate route and device to measure temperature, obtain temperature measurement at ordered frequency, and be aware of the usual values for the patient.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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