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LaDunn

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which statement by the patient indicates the need for additional teaching?
 
  A. I will take my TB drugs until I am no longer contagious.
  B. I will no longer be considered contagious after I've had three negative sputum cultures.
  C. In the future, to check for TB I will need to have chest radiographs (x-rays).
  D. Everyone in my family will need to be tested to determine if they have TB.

Question 2

Next, you admit a patient who will be having a left total knee replacement today. Which information is most important to report to the surgeon?
 
  A.The patient had a cup of tea about 3 hours ago.
  B.The patient is reporting bilateral knee pain.
  C.The patient's BP is 148/92 mm Hg and pulse rate is 98.
  D.The patient says, I don't really think I need this surgery.


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karlss

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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