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burchfield96

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A nurse is working in an outpatient unit and has been assigned to administer intramuscular gold salts to a patient. Prior to the administration of the drug, the nurse will notify the
 
  A) doctor so he or she can be present during the drug administration.
  B) lab to order a complete blood count.
  C) dietary department so that the patient's lunch is held until after the drug administration.
  D) social worker so he or she can plan a visit before the patient is discharged.

Question 2

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis has been diagnosed with hypertension and has been prescribed an antihypertensive drug. In order to prevent the adverse effects of orthostatic hypotension, the nurse will instruct the patient to avoid
 
  A) meals high in proteins.
  B) spas and/or hot tubs.
  C) walking more than 1 mile a day.
  D) large crowds.


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ryhom

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B


burchfield96

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


ryhom

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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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