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washai

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A few days later, the child becomes incontinent of bowel and bladder. The nurse:
 
  a. Instructs the child that death is no excuse for this behavior
  b. Keeps bed linen clean and dry
  c. Realizes that skin breakdown does not matter
  d. Instructs family that the patient doses not need to be turned or repositioned

Question 2

The ductus arteriosus in the full-term newborn begins to close within 12 hours after birth and will normally be closed within what time frame?
 
  a. 24 hours c. 1 week
  b. 48 hours d. 2 to 3 weeks


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Kingjoffery

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Incontinence of bowel and bladder is a common occurrence when death is near. The nurse would be supportive and reassure the child that this is not a problem. Keeping the bed linens clean and dry is a priority. Skin breakdown should always be prevented when possible.

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A Incorrect. The ductus arteriosus in the full-term newborn begins to close within 12 hours after birth but will not normally be closed within 24 hours.
B Incorrect. The ductus arteriosus in the full-term newborn begins to close within 12 hours after birth but will not normally be closed within 48 hours.
C Incorrect. The ductus arteriosus in the full-term newborn begins to close within 12 hours after birth but will not normally be closed within 1 week.
D Correct. The ductus arteriosus in the full-term newborn begins to close within 12 hours after birth and will normally be closed within 2 to 3 weeks.


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:D TYSM

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