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abern

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Which of the following special precautions should the nurse take when administering urea to an older patient?
 
  A) Mix the drug with 5 or 10 dextrose solution
  B) Avoid using veins in the lower extremities
  C) Infuse the urea slowly
  D) Monitor the infusion site carefully for tissue necrosis

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A 15-year-old patient has meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae. She is being treated with chloramphenicol. The most important nursing action for this patient would be to monitor
 
  A) blood sugar levels daily.
  B) liver enzymes monthly.
  C) plasma concentrations regularly.
  D) urine output daily.


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zacnyjessica

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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


abern

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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