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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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A client is to receive a dose of fluphenazine hydrochloride (Prolixin) by intramuscular injection. What is the most important nursing intervention related to the injection?
 
  a. Massage the site vigorously after injection.
  b. Administer the drug using Z-tracking.
  c. Avoid rotating the injection sites.
  d. Select a 22- to 23-gauge needle.

Question 2

A nurse has administered 8.0 mg morphine sulfate to an adult client in severe pain. What would the nurse evaluate as positive outcomes of this intervention? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min
  b. Heart rate of 80 beats/minute
  c. Blood pressure 180/110 mm Hg
  d. Restlessness
  e. Absence of facial grimacing
  f. Verbalization of pain relief
  g. Ability to take deep breaths


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alexisweber49

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

ANS: B
This medication is very viscous and requires Z-track, deep IM injection to avoid muscle irritation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, E, F, G
These indicate relief of pain and represent normal vital and objective signs.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Wow, this really help

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