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neverstopbelieb

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After teaching a class about the differences in the skin of infants and adults, the nurse determines that additional teaching is necessary when the class states which of the following?
 
  A) An infant's skin is thinner than an adult's, so substances placed on the skin are absorbed more readily.
  B) The infant's epidermis is loosely connected to the dermis, increasing the risk for breakdown.
  C) The infant has a lower risk for damage from ultraviolet radiation because the skin is more pigmented.
  D) An infant has less subcutaneous fat, which places the infant at a higher risk for heat loss.

Question 2

When preparing a woman for an amniocentesis, the nurse would instruct her to do which of the following ?
 
  A) Shower with an antiseptic scrub.
  B) Swallow the pre-procedure sedative.
  C) Empty her bladder.
  D) Lie on her left side.



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amy.lauersdorf90

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Answer to Question 1

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Infants have less pigmentation in their skin, placing them at increased risk for skin damage from ultraviolet radiation. The infant's skin is thinner, the epidermis is loosely connected, and there is less subcutaneous fat.

Answer to Question 2

C
Response:
Before an amniocentesis, the woman should empty her bladder to reduce the risk of bladder puncture during the procedure. Showering with an antiseptic scrub and pre-procedural sedation are not necessary. The woman usually is positioned in a way that provides an adequate pocket of amniotic fluid on ultrasound.




neverstopbelieb

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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