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Alainaaa8

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A nurse contacts the physician to postpone an angiography if a client has:
 
  A. Been NPO for 1 hour
  B. The femoral site shaved and cleansed with an antiseptic
  C. Received Benadryl as a preprocedure medication
  D. Results of a BUN level of 15 mg/100 ml and a creatinine level of 0.8 mg/ml

Question 2

MC When infusing dialysate solution for chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), the infusion time is
 
  A. 510 minutes.
  B. 1020 minutes.
  C. Until the dialysate is emptied from the IV bags.
  D. Until the client complains of discomfort.


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cclemon1

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

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A. A client needs to be NPO for 6 to 8 hours before the procedure to prevent possible aspiration because client is sedated.
B. The site of catheter insertion needs to be shaved and prepped with antiseptic just before the procedure.
C. Benadryl is used prophylactically to block histamine and decrease allergic responses.
D. Abnormal findings might contraindicate the procedure because hemorrhage and/or renal failure may be a complication. Report elevated BUN or creatinine levels because such clients are at risk for renal failure induced by contrast media.

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Alainaaa8

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

irishcancer18

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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