The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has an Intra-Aortic

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has an intra-aortic balloon pump in place. Which of the following actions should be included in the plan of care?

• A)Avoid the use of anticoagulant medications.
• B)Keep the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.
• C)Measure the client's urinary output every hour.
• D)Provide passive range of motion for all extremities.

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Definitions:

Large Arm Vein

A major vein in the arm, typically used for medical procedures such as the insertion of intravenous lines for medication delivery or blood withdrawal.

Intravenous Tubing

Flexible tubes used to deliver medications, fluids, and nutrients directly into a vein.

Blood Transfusion

The process of transferring blood or blood products from one person to another to replace lost components of the blood.

Blood Type

A classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells. The main blood types are A, B, AB, and O.