The nurse is preparing the discontinue long term TPN therapy for a client.

The nurse should plan to discontinue the TPN gradually to reduce the risk

of which of the following adverse effects?

a. Hyperglycemia

b. Diarrhea

c. Constipation

d. Hypoglycemia

(Ans- d. Hypoglycemia- You taper it off to avoid this

A nurse is preparing a client for an ECG. The client is anxious and says

that he is afraid the equipment will give him an electric shock. Which of the

following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

a. The machine only senses and records electrical currents coming from

your heart

b. The lead wires and cables are insulated for your safety

c. The electrode pads will prevent the conduction of electricity to your skin

d. The machine voltage delivery is low enough that you won't feel any

discomfort

(Ans- a. The machine only senses and records electrical currents coming

from your heart - pg.170

*Electrocardiography uses an electrocardiograph to record the electrical

activity of the

heart over time.