Health Care > EXAM > HESI RN Pharmacology Exam Questions with Answers, Rationales (All)
1.A nurse notes that the site of a client’s peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter is reddened, warm, painful, and slightly edematous near the insertion point of the catheter. On the basis of this a... ssessment, the nurse should take which action first? Remove the IV catheter Correct Slow the rate of infusion Notify the health care provider Check for loose catheter connections Rationale: Phlebitis is an inflammatory process in the vein. Phlebitis at an IV site may be indicated by client discomfort at the site or by redness, warmth, and swelling in the area of the catheter. The IV catheter should be removed and a new IV line inserted at a different site. Slowing the rate of infusion and checking for loose catheter connections are not correct responses. The health care provider would be notified if phlebitis were to occur, but this is not the initial action. 2. A nurse hangs a 500-mL bag of intravenous (IV) fluid for an assigned client. One hour later the client complains of chest tightness, is dyspneic and apprehensive, and has an irregular pulse. The IV bag has 100 mL remaining. Which action should the nurse take first? Remove the IV Sit the client up in bed Shut off the IV infusion Correct [Show More]
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