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ss2343

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A client with a neuromuscular weakness would specifically benefit from:
 
  A. Large-print labels
  B. A syringe with a magnifier
  C. Screw-top medication containers
  D. Color-coded tops for the medications

Question 2

The patient is receiving blood when he suddenly complains of low back pain and develops diaphoresis and chills. The nurse should: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. stop the transfusion.
  b. start normal saline connected to the Y tubing.
  c. notify the physician.
  d. start normal saline using new IV tubing.


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

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C. For clients with weakened grasp or pain of hands and fingers, have local pharmacist place medications in a screw-top container.
A. For clients with visual alterations, have pharmacy type larger labels on all medication containers.
B. Provide specially designed syringes with large numerals or syringe magnifier for clients with visual alterations.
D. For clients taking multiple medications, introduce a color-coding system. Colors could be used for drugs that are to be taken at the same time.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
If signs of a transfusion reaction occur, stop the transfusion, start normal saline with new primed tubing directly to the ventricular assist device (VAD) at the keep-vein-open rate (KVO), and notify the physician immediately.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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