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kshipps

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The nurse is drawing blood from a patient to determine the blood alcohol level. Which step is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
 
  a. Swab the area with an antiseptic swab.
  b. Swab the area with an alcohol swab.
  c. Do not swab the area at all.
  d. Apply the tourniquet for 5 minutes.

Question 2

Before using povidone-iodine on a client, a nurse assesses for a possible allergy by asking if the client reacts to:
 
  A. Eggs
  B. Chicken
  C. Red meat
  D. Shellfish


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

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If drawing a sample for a blood alcohol level or blood culture, use only an antiseptic swab, not an alcohol swab. Do not keep a tourniquet on the patient longer than 1 minute.

Answer to Question 2

D
D. Determine allergy to antiseptic, tape, latex, and lubricant. Betadine allergies are common; if the client is unaware of allergy, ask if allergic to shellfish.


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kshipps

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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