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appyboo

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Which nursing action is most appropriate to correct a boggy uterus that is displaced above and to the right of the umbilicus?
 
  a. Notify the physician of an impending hemorrhage.
  b. Assess the blood pressure and pulse.
  c. Evaluate the lochia.
  d. Assist the patient in emptying her bladder.

Question 2

A parent asks the nurse how she will know whether her child has fifth disease. The nurse should advise the parent to be alert for which manifestation?
 
  a. Bull's-eye rash at the site of a tick bite
  b. Lesions in various stages of development on the trunk
  c. Maculopapular rash on the trunk that lasts for 2 days
  d. Bright red rash on the cheeks that looks like slapped cheeks



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Answer to Question 1

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A Nursing actions need to be implemented before notifying the physician.
B This is an important assessment if the bleeding continues. However, the focus
should be on controlling the bleeding.
C The focus needs to be on controlling the bleeding.
D Urinary retention can cause overdistention of the urinary bladder, which lifts and
displaces the uterus.

Answer to Question 2

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A The bull's-eye rash at the site of a tick bite is a manifestation of Lyme disease.
B Varicella is manifested as lesions in various stages of developmentmacule,
papule, then vesicle, first appearing on the trunk and scalp.
C Roseola manifests as a maculopapular rash on the trunk that can last for hours or
up to 2 days.
D Fifth disease manifests with an intense, fiery red, edematous rash on the cheeks,
which gives a slapped cheek appearance.




appyboo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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