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nummyann

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The nurse counsels the immobilized patient that to prevent muscle atrophy and contractures, the patient must have:
 
  a. additional calcium.
  b. additional protein.
  c. some type of exercise.
  d. a special protective bed.

Question 2

The nurse uses the diaphragm of the stethoscope to best assess:
 
  a. carotid sounds.
  b. lung sounds.
  c. vascular sounds.
  d. low-pitched sounds.



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cuttiesgirl16

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Answer to Question 1

C
The immobilized patient must receive some type of exercise to prevent atrophy and contractures.

Answer to Question 2

B
Lung sounds are auscultated by using the diaphragm of the stethoscope.




nummyann

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


milbourne11

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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