You have been called to a local dialysis center for a patient with a bleeding fistula on her right upper arm. Despite all care at the center, the site continues to bleed. Your best choice in the care of the patient would be:
A) to apply a constricting band above the fistula.
B) to place a pressure dressing over the fistula.
C) lowering the arm for and during transport.
D) to allow site the bleed to wash bacteria from the fistula.
B
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a. medications. b. over-the-counter medications. c. patient-desired personal items. d. pharmacy delivery fees.
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The surgicalprocedure that creates an opening at the trachea is called a ____.
A. tracheostomy B. tracheotomy C. trachesion D. tracheomalacion
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