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roselinechinyere27m

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A patient is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of 1000 mL normal saline solution containing 60 mEq/L of potassium chloride over 6 hours. How many mEq of potassium chloride are delivered per 10 mL of this solution?
 
  a. 0.06
  b. 0.6
  c. 6
  d. 60

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The intravenous (IV) site of a patient who has been receiving IV therapy for 2 days is red and has a small amount of pus oozing from around the needle. What is your action?
 
  a. Document the finding as an expected response to long-term IV therapy as the only action.
  b. Immediately notify the prescriber to get an order to discontinue the IV therapy.
  c. Use an iodine solution to clean the site and replace the dressing.
  d. Discontinue the IV therapy and notify the prescriber.


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tashiedavis420

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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