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jake

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on: Jul 11, 2018
To keep the patient comfortable during a dressing change, the nurse may administer an analgesic:
 
  a. after the dressing change.
  b. at least 15 minutes before the dressing change.
  c. at least 30 minutes before the dressing change.
  d. at least 1 hour before the dressing change.

Question 2

For the first 24 hours following surgery, the nurse assesses for bleeding by observing the dressing and the area under the patient every:
 
  a. 30 minutes.
  b. 60 minutes.
  c. 2 to 4 hours.
  d. 5 to 8 hours.


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olivia_paige29

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

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It may help to give an analgesic at least 30 minutes before exposing the wound.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse inspects the dressing every 2 to 4 hours for the first 24 hours.


jake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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