Appropriate Intervention for the Patient Who Is Having a Reinfusion

question 30

Multiple Choice

Appropriate intervention for the patient who is having a reinfusion of chest tube drainage is noted when the nurse:

• A) Hangs the reinfusion lower than the usual intravenous (IV) bag
• B) Uses a microaggregate filter on the reinfusion bag
• C) Maintains a 500 mm Hg pressure in the gravity blood cuff
• D) Keeps the clamps open on the drainage tubing during bag transfer

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Definitions:

Strict Confidence

Ensuring that sensitive information is kept secret and only shared with authorized individuals or parties.

Assessment Interview

A structured conversation used to gather information from individuals to understand their needs, skills, and abilities.

Implementation Phase

The stage in a project or plan where strategies and actions are executed to achieve the intended goals.

Nursing Process

A systematic approach to nursing care that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to meet patient needs.