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Chelseaamend

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An appropriate technique for the nurse to use to remove medication from an ampule is to:
 
  A. Keep the needle against the rim of the ampule
  B. Break the neck of the ampule toward the hands
  C. Tip the ampule to bring all of the fluid within reach of the needle
  D. Add a volume of air to push the medication out into the syringe

Question 2

___________ is a generalized impairment of intellectual functioning, with the most common form being Alzheimer's disease.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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lucas dlamini

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Answer to Question 1

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C. Keep the needle tip under the surface of the fluid, and tip the ampule so that the fluid is within reach to prevent aspiration of air.
A. Solution can drip out of the ampule if the needle touches the rim of the ampule.
B. The ampule should be broken away from the hands to avoid injury to the nurse.
D. Air should not be added to the ampule; increasing air pressure may force fluid out of the ampule.

Answer to Question 2

Dementia
Dementia is a generalized impairment of intellectual functioning, with the most common form being Alzheimer's disease.




Chelseaamend

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


ryansturges

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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