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Author Question: A new nurse is caring for a child after spinal fusion to correct scoliosis. Which action by the new ... (Read 56 times)

Chloeellawright

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A new nurse is caring for a child after spinal fusion to correct scoliosis. Which action by the new nurse causes the experienced nurse to intervene?
 
  A.
  Assesses neurological status and vital signs every hour
  B.
  Instructs patient to turn by pulling on side rails
  C.
  Monitors chest tube for air leakage and drainage
  D.
  Promotes use of the incentive spirometer each hour

Question 2

The student nurse studying anatomy knows that red blood cells are produced where?
 
  A.
  Growth plates
  B.
  Periosteum
  C.
  Red marrow
  D.
  Yellow marrow


tmlewis4706

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
After spinal fusion, the patient must be logrolled to turn. Logrolling involves two nurses turning the patient as one single unit so that the spine is maintained in a straight line. The other actions are appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

C. Red marrow


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