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dalyningkenk

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client has been ordered to be treated with total parenteral nutrition (TPN). For which complications will the nurse monitor the client most closely?
 
  a. Pulmonary embolism
  b. Air embolism
  c. Nausea and vomiting
  d. Ascites

Question 2

A client is to receive amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin) suspension. The nurse recognizes which complication of the medication that is due to its hyperosmolar state?
 
  a. Vomiting
  b. Severe headaches
  c. Diarrhea
  d. Clotting abnormalities


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rekilledagain

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

ANS: B
TPN with IV therapy is prone to air embolism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Liquid medications are usually hyperosmolar and therefore may produce diarrhea.


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

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Gracias!

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