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big1devin

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is asked by the health care provider to administer vitamin K to a pregnant patient who is spotting. Which route of administration would the nurse use for vitamin K?
 
  a. Intravenous
  b. Intradermal
  c. Sublingual
  d. Subcutaneous

Question 2

Which vitamin is important in red blood cell formation?
 
  a. K
  b. D
  c. Folic acid
  d. B6


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mceravolo

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

ANS: D
The preferred routes of administration for vitamin K are subcutaneous or intramuscular. Intravenous administration is not recommended because of the risk of anaphylaxis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is required for normal red blood cell formation.


big1devin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

mochi09

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

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