When performing pin care, which of the following would be most appropriate? Select all that apply.

Use aseptic technique.

Use an applicator only once.

Gently remove crusts around pin sites.

Clean the site, working toward the pin.

Obtain culture if purulent drainage.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D,E

When performing pin care, the nurse should use aseptic technique and obtain a culture if purulent drainage is present. The applicator should be used only once, and the site should be cleaned, working toward the pin. Crusts around the pin site should not be removed as this can cause trauma to the site and increase the risk of infection.

Choice C, Gently remove crusts around pin sites is not appropriate as this can cause trauma to the site and increase the risk of infection.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Anemia from the decrease in the maturation of red blood cells. Erythropoietin, a hormone secreted by the kidneys, stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. A decrease in erythropoietin secretion from the kidneys will result in a decrease in the maturation of red blood cells, leading to anemia.

Choice A, an increase in blood sugar levels due to alteration in insulin levels, and Choice C, Decrease in blood sugar levels due to alteration in insulin levels are not associated with decreased secretion of erythropoietin.

Choice D, Development of male sex characteristics is not related to the function of erythropoietin.

A. Hyperkalemia. B. Hypocalcemia. C. Elevated urea levels. D. Elevated white blood cells.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Hyperkalemia. Confusion, abdominal cramping, racing heart rate, and numbness of the extremities are symptoms associated with hyperkalemia, a condition where the potassium level in the blood is too high.

Hypocalcemia, choice B, is characterized by muscle spasms, numbness, and tingling around the mouth and fingertips.

Elevated urea levels, choice C, may be associated with decreased urine output, fatigue, and shortness of breath.

Elevated white blood cells, choice D, may indicate an infection.

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