Chapter 1.12, Problem 1.1CS

Choose the letter of the correct answer. A. Needle is beside the vein B. Needle is only partially in the vein C. Needle is partially or completely through the vein D. Needle is in contact with a valve E. Needle not inserted far enough   1. When drawing from obese patients, this is a common occurrence. Slowly advance the needle through to correct this problem. 2. Blood flow may be very slow. Anchor the vein to correct this problem and advance the needle slightly.   3. Instead of penetrating the wall, the bevel pushed and slipped past the vein, a phenomenon known as "rolling" This most frequently happens when the vein is not anchored and taut tightly.   4. A small spurt of blood may appear in the hub as the bevel passes through the vein, but no blood flow is established. This occurs when the needle advances too far, too fast, or at an angle that is too steep.   5. A subtle vibration or buzzing sensation may be felt after inserting the needle, impairing blood…

Nitroglycerin patches have been ordered for a client with a history of angina. What teaching will the nurse give to this client?a. Keep the patches in the refrigerator.b. Use the patches only if the chest pain is severe.c. Remove the old patch before applying a new one.d. Apply the patch only to the upper arm or thigh areas.Why letter c is the right answer and why the other options are incorrect

Mr. Xfactorian is a 50 year old 300 pound client. The nurse is to administer 0.75 mL of medication subcutaneously in the upper arm. The nurse can grasp approxiamtely 2 inches of the client’s tissue at the upper arm. Which is the most appropriate for the nurse to use? a. Two 3-mL syringes, #20-#23 gauge, 1 ½ inch needle b. 2-mL syringe, #25 gauge, ⅝-inch needle c. A tuberculin syringe, #25-#27 gauge, ¼ - to ⅝-inch needle d. 2-mL syringe, #20-#23 gauge, 1 -inch needle