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joblessjake

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A _______________ is inserted directly into the trachea through a small incision made in the patient's neck.
 
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Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer a bolus of epidural medication. The nurse must remember to:
 
  a. clean the injection cap of the epidural catheter with an anti-infective according to agency policy.
  b. clean the injection cap of the epidural catheter with alcohol.
  c. inject opioids quickly and smoothly.
  d. flush with saline after the injection.



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Answer to Question 1

tracheostomy tube
A tracheostomy tube is inserted directly into the trachea through a small incision made in the patient's neck.

Answer to Question 2

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Clean the injection cap of the epidural catheter with povidone-iodine, or substitute anti-infective according to agency policy. Alcohol causes pain and is toxic to neural tissue. Inject opioid at a rate of 1 mL over 30 seconds. Slow injection prevents discomfort by lowering the pressure exerted by fluid as it enters the epidural space. The catheter is in a space, not a blood vessel; thus flushing with saline is not required.





 

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