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HCHenry

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When a patient has had surgery and does NOT move about in bed of their own accord, turning them from side-to-side every two hours will help to prevent
 
  A)
 
  bleeding and swelling.
  B)
 
  pain and discomfort.
  C)
 
  shock and nausea.
  D)
 
  lung congestion and pneumonia.

Question 2

When helping a patient with his/her breathing exercises, you can encourage deeper breathing by
 
  A)
 
  pushing down on the rib cage.
  B)
 
  asking the patient to feel his/her abdomen rise.
  C)
 
  pushing up his/her rib cage.
  D)
 
  all of the above


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aburgess

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer:

D

Answer to Question 2

Answer:

B


HCHenry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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