Phlebotomy Essentials
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The physician orders a new blood pressure pill for a patient. The nurse enters the patient’s room to administer the medication and the patient refuses, stating that he takes “too many darn pills”. The nurse answers, “I understand that taking several pills can be upsetting. Your blood pressure has been elevated for the past two days and your doctor prescribed a stronger blood pressure medication.”
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