A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Inject air into the vial to withdraw the short-acting insulin.
Administer the insulin within 20 min of preparing it.
Ensure the NPH insulin is drawn into the syringe first.
use two separate syringes to mix the insulin.
The Correct Answer is A
A-Injection of air ensures that the accurate dose is withdrawn into the syringe
B-It is not necessary to administer within 20 min, it should, however, be administered within 24 hours.
C-Short-acting insulin should be drawn first to ensure that the short-acting insulin is not contaminated with the long-acting or intermediate one.
D- Insulin types can be mixed in the same syringe, provided the short-acting insulin is drawn up first.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Nitroprusside is a systemic vasodilator that lowers blood pressure. It is used in emergency set ups to lower blood pressure in clients with hypertensive crises. It can also lower the blood pressure to cause hypotension and the blood pressure should be monitored closely.
B-Stroke volume is not directly affected by nitroprusside
C-Cardiac output is not directly affected by nitroprusside
D-Urine output changes can occur due to hypotension but not as a direct effect of nitroprusside
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
This indicates a reduction in the abdominal swelling caused by fluid accumulation, which is a common complication of cirrhosis. Spironolactone is a diuretic that helps remove excess fluid from the body. Spironolactone in liver cirrhosis is used to reduce fluid retention and hence decrease ascites
The other effects are not directly related to spironolactone use
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