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DyllonKazuo

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A nurse receives an order to administer a critically ill patient two drugs immediately (stat). The nurse begins the process by
 
  A) washing his or her hands before handling the medications.
  B) consulting a drug guide for compatibility.
  C) questioning the patient concerning allergies.
  D) identifying the patient by checking the armband and asking the patient to state his name.

Question 2

Which of the following patients is most likely to benefit from the administration of an adrenergic agonist?
 
  A) A man who is in cardiogenic shock following a myocardial infarction
  B) A man who has a diagnosis of primary hypertension
  C) A woman who has been admitted with a suspected ischemic stroke
  D) A woman who is in labor and may require a caesarean section


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mcinincha279

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


DyllonKazuo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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