The Nurse Identifies a Collaborative Problem of Potential for Arterial

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse identifies a collaborative problem of potential for arterial trauma secondary to displacement of the balloon for a patient with an intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) . An appropriate action by the nurse for this problem is to

• A) measure the patient's urinary output every hour.
• B) keep the head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees.
• C) administer prophylactic heparin as ordered.
• D) check the insertion site for bleeding every hour.

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Definitions:

Unconformity

A boundary between underlying and overlying rock strata representing a significant break or gap in the geologic record; an unconformity represents an interval of nondeposition or erosion, commonly accompanied by uplift.

Intrusive Contact

The boundary between intrusive igneous rocks and the surrounding country rock into which they have intruded.

Axial Surface

A surface that connects the hinge lines in a fold.

Overturned Anticline

A geological fold where the layers have been tilted past vertical, making the older layers overlie the younger ones.