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dakota nelson

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A client receiving a vesicant medication is experiencing extravasation. The nurse's first action is to:
 
  a. slow down the infusion. c. stop the infusion.
  b. recalibrate the infusion rate. d. obtain an extravasation kit.

Question 2

A nursing student is asked by her instructor what hydrostatic pressure is. Which response by the student best defines hydrostatic pressure:
 
  a. It is the amount of pressure necessary to move particles and fluids in and out of vascular volume.
  b. It is the force water places against the vessel walls or capillary membranes.
  c. It is the measure of solute particles in the vascular system.
  d. It is the amount of pressure necessary to diffuse particles in the vascular volume.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: The infusion should be stopped immediately to prevent further tissue necrosis.
B Incorrect: The infusion should be stopped immediately to prevent further tissue necrosis.
C Correct: The infusion should be stopped immediately to prevent further tissue necrosis.
D Incorrect: This should be obtained after the infusion is stopped.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is the definition of osmotic pressure.
B Correct: This is the definition of hydrostatic pressure.
C Incorrect: This defines osmolality.
D Incorrect: This is a contrived definition.




dakota nelson

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


debra928

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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