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Ten minutes after starting a transfusion of packed red cells the patient reports
back pain. The RNnotes an oral temperature of 101.3° F and a heart rate of 114
beats per m
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Ten minutes after starting a transfusion of packed red cells the patient reports
back pain. The RNnotes an oral temperature of 101.3° F and a heart rate of 114
beats per minute. What is the RN’spriority response?
Obtain an ECG.
Flush the IV line with normal
saline.Notify the physician.
Discontinue the transfusion. submitted
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NUR105_M4EQ0078
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The RN encourages the postoperative patient to use the incentive spirometer. He
states “I don’tlike this thing. What good does it do anyway?” What is the
appropriate RN response?
“It helps reduce spasm in the alveolar capillaries.”
“It is used to reduce the risk of atelectasis and pneumonia.”
“Incentive spirometry is used to strengthen the muscles of respiration.”
“Incentive spirometry promotes thinning of secretions to clear the airway.”
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NUR105_M4EQ0079
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The RN is caring for an acutely ill patient with chronic pulmonary disease andnotes laboredrespiration. How would the RN position the patient to promote
ventilation of the lung?
Partially supine with a small pillow supporting
the head.Right Sims position with the knees
flexed.
Leaning forward with arms resting on over bed table.
submittedSemi-Fowlers with arms positioned at
shoulder level
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