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 When hanging antibiotics to a primary line what kind of tubing is required? 

A nurse assesses a client who is receiving an intermittent I.V. infusion of vancomycin hydrochloride. The nurse notes that the I.V. site is cool, edematous, and taut. The nurse also observes pinkish blood return and fluid leaking from the insertion site. Based on this information, which condition should the nurse suspect?

 A nurse is instructed to add heparin to a client’s PN via central vein per a physician’s order. What is the purpose of adding heparin to a PN solution?

 Hepatic dysfunction may occur from excessive dextrose intake as a result of increased synthesis and fat storage in the liver? 

Which statement describes the term hypoxia?

 This type of transfusion reaction is defined as a severe and life-threatening reaction characterized by symptoms associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome, such as fever, chills, dyspnea, cyanosis, and hypotension. It is the leading cause of transfusion-related mortality. 

Vasoconstrictor doses are expressed as dilution ratios rather than concentration percentages. As a general rule, maximum doses of vasoconstrictors are NOT weight dependent.

 Which blood type is considered the universal red blood cell donor?

 The nurse is making initial rounds on the nursing unit to assess the condition of assigned clients. The nurse notes that a client’s intravenous (IV) site is cool, pale, and swollen, and the solution is not infusing. The nurse concludes that which complication has occurred?

 A nurse specialist is preparing to insert a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). Which site is preferred for the insertion of the PICC?