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Alainaaa8

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A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26 of her body surface area. The greatest fluid loss resulting from her burns will usually occur
 
  a. within 12 hours after burn trauma.
  b. 24 to 36 hours after burn trauma.
  c. 24 to 48 hours after burn trauma.
  d. 48 to 72 hours after burn trauma.

Question 2

Most of the older patients on a geriatric care area have some degree of pulmonary disease and ineffective respirations. Which intervention should the nurse include on these patients' care plans?
 
  A) Enroll in yoga classes.
  B) Keep the nasal passages patent.
  C) Perform daily deep-breathing exercises.
  D) Avoid exposure to people with infections.



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Answer to Question 1

A
In a burn injury, usually the greatest fluid loss occurs within the first 12 hours.

Answer to Question 2

C
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Deep-breathing exercises can help improve some age-related changes in lung capacity and are an activity that even nonambulatory patients can do. It is unknown if yoga classes would be appropriate for these patients. Keeping the nasal passages patent and avoiding exposure to those with infections would not immediately help the patients' ineffective respirations.



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