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jilianpiloj

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A machinist visits the industrial nurse's clinic with a deep laceration of the thigh. The nurse should initially:
 
  a. splint the thigh and apply tape to approximate the edges.
  b. apply ice and a pressure dressing to the thigh.
  c. give a tetanus booster injection.
  d. wash the laceration with an antiseptic.

Question 2

During the initial intake assessment of a drug user, the nurse will attempt to obtain which subjective data? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Usual pattern of use
  b. Specific drug
  c. Previous arrests
  d. Amount of drug used
  e. Time of last use


pallen55

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

D
Lacerations should be cleaned thoroughly and bandaged to approximate the edges.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D, E
Determining the drug, strength, frequency, last use, and pattern of use is the basic database on a substance abuser.


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