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tuffie

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A nurse is working in the emergency room and brings an elderly woman into triage. The woman's daughter, with whom she lives, accompanies her.
 
  She came to the emergency room for shortness of breath, but on closer inspection, is covered with scabies and bed bug bites. After admitting her for evaluation, what should the nurse do?
  A. Arrange for dermatology consult.
  B. Review proper skin care and hygiene with the daughter.
  C. Suggest an infectious disease specialist for the woman to see after being discharged from the hospital.
  D. Report suspected elder neglect to the appropriate authorities.

Question 2

A nurse is working at a specialized clinic for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Each year, the nurse recommends that patients get the influenza vaccine from their primary care provider,
 
  but notices that there are a lot of older women who do not get the vaccine, despite the recommendations. What should the nurse do first?
  A. Print educational materials about the importance of yearly flu shots.
  B. Set up low-cost transportation to local primary care providers for the women.
  C. Start offering the flu shot at the COPD clinic.
  D. Perform a focused community assessment to determine why these women aren't getting the flu shot.



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dudman123

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




tuffie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM


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

 

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