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CQXA

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A patient who was in a fight sustained several direct blows to the face. The nurse assesses an elevated pulse (P 108), elevated respiratory rate (RR 24), and obvious deformity to the right side of the face.
 
  What should the nurse identify as the priority of care for this patient?
  1. frequently assessing the blood pressure for signs of shock and initiating IV fluids
  2. monitoring the elevated respiratory rate and maintaining the airway
  3. monitoring the elevated pulse rate and looking for signs of pallor
  4. frequently assessing for facial pain and administering pain medication p.r.n.

Question 2

A patient whose recovery from a fracture has been very slow is prescribed a treatment that will increase the migration of osteoblasts and osteoclasts to the fracture site. For which treatment should the nurse instruct this patient?
 
  1. open reduction and manipulation
  2. open visualization and debridement
  3. electrical bone stimulation
  4. fracture assimilation



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

With facial fractures, the potential risk for airway compromise must be considered. The nurse helps the patient clear secretions from the oropharynx and reports elevated respiratory rate (tachypnea) to the physician. Although IV fluids may be initiated, the patient's assessment does not reflect a significant risk for shock. The injuries will cause bruising and discoloration, not pallor. While the patient will require ongoing pain assessment and management, this is not the most important nursing action.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Electrical bone stimulation, in which an electrical current is applied at the fracture site, increases the migration of osteoblasts and osteoclasts to the site. Surgical intervention will not increase the migration of osteoblasts and osteoclasts.




CQXA

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


helenmarkerine

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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