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jerry coleman

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient has just returned to the unit from the PACU after surgery for a tumor within the spine. The patient complains of pain.
 
  When positioning the patient for comfort and to reduce injury to the surgical site, the nurse will position the patient in what position?
  A) In the lithotomy position
  B) In a flat side-lying position
  C) In the Trendelenburg position
  D) In the reverse Trendelenburg position

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with a pituitary adenoma has arrived on the oncology unit. Based upon the nurse's initial assessment, the patient is most likely to exhibit:
 
  A) Decreased intracranial pressure (ICP)
  B) Headache
  C) Decreased level of consciousness
  D) Restlessness


Danny Ewald

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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