After Removing a Client's Intravenous Catheter from the Upper Extremity,the

question 11

Multiple Choice

After removing a client's intravenous catheter from the upper extremity,the nurse notes the client has persistent bleeding despite applying firm pressure.Which action will the nurse take?

• A)Hold the client's arm above the level of the heart.
• B)Place the client's arm in the dependent position.
• C)Lower the client's head of the bed.
• D)Apply a tourniquet to the client's arm.

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Definitions:

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device used to record the electrical activity of the brain, often used in the diagnosis of neurological conditions.

Epileptic Seizure

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Electrical Activity

The movements or flow of electrical charges (ions) within or between cells, tissues, or organs, which are fundamental for various physiological processes including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Hypothalamus

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