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Mimi

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For an injection of 0.45 ml of a medication to a pediatric client, the nurse should select a(n):
 
  A. Tuberculin syringe.
  B. Insulin syringe
  C. Low-dose insulin syringe
  D. 3-ml syringe

Question 2

Subcutaneous emphysema is a complication that may arise after a thoracentesis. The nurse is alert for:
 
  A. Chills and fever
  B. Hypotension and tachycardia
  C. Flushed skin and diaphoresis
  D. Crepitation and soft tissue swelling


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A. A tuberculin syringe is marked in hundredths of a milliliter and is accurate for small doses of medication.
B. An insulin syringe is used to administer insulin.
C. A low-dose insulin syringe is used to administer insulin.
D. A syringe this large would not be used for the pediatric dose.

Answer to Question 2

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D. Subcutaneous emphysema is evidenced by soft tissue edema around the site and palpation of crepitations over the affected area.
A. Chills and fever are signs of pyogenic infection.
B. Shock is evidenced by hypotension, tachycardia, cool, clammy skin, and altered level of consciousness.
C. Chills and fever are signs of pyogenic infection. Client might also have flushed skin and diaphoresis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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