After administering an intradermal (ID) injection for a skin test, the nurse notices a small bleb at the injection site. Which of these is the best action for the nurse to take at this time?
Do nothing
Report the bleb to the physician.
Massage the area
Apply heat
The Correct Answer is A
A. It is expected and should be observed for reaction
B. Reporting is not necessary as it is expected
C, D. Massaging the area or applying heat interferes with the test results.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
D. smoking increases acid production counteracting the effects of cimetidine
A. Cimetidine should be taken with meals
B. Other medications including antacids can be taken 2hrs after cimetidine
C. Water has no effect on effectiveness of cimetidine
Correct Answer is ["B","D"]
Explanation
A second person is important to check expiry date to avoid transfusion of expired product. Vital signs are also important as a baseline of client’s condition
A. Blood products have different time frames depending on the protocol
C. Priming should be done with normal saline
E. The needle gauge depending on client’s veins caliber
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