Following Insertion of a Peripheral Vascular Device, the Patient Immediately

question 25

Multiple Choice

Following insertion of a peripheral vascular device, the patient immediately complains of shortness of breath, chest pain, and palpitations. What is the nurse's initial intervention?

• A) Obtain radiographic studies.
• B) Notify the physician.
• C) Place a tourniquet proximal to the site.
• D) Obtain vital signs.

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Definitions:

Polyuria

A condition characterized by the production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine.

Acidosis

A condition in which there is too much acid in the body fluids, lowering the body's pH below the normal range.

Hyponatremia

A condition characterized by low concentrations of sodium in the blood.

Tetany

A condition characterized by severe muscle cramps and spasms caused by an imbalance in calcium levels or other electrolytes in the body.