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stevenposner

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse assesses an area of skin on the patient upper thigh that is different in appearance than the surrounding skin. The documentation that is most informative is:
 
  a. Red area on upper right thigh. Patient denies discomfort
  b. Erythematous scaly patch 2  2 cm on lateral aspect of right thigh. Patient denies pain.
  c. Painless red patch on right thigh 2  2 cm.
  d. Medium-size red scaly patch on right thigh. 0 drainage. 0 pain.

Question 2

When the patient on fluid restriction complains of dry mouth and dry buccal membranes, the nurse should ___________________ _______. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. offer a hard candy.
  b. provide a variety of juicy fruits, such as watermelon.
  c. assist the patient to rinse the mouth with mouthwash.
  d. provide oral hygiene.
  e. give the patient a cup of ice chips.


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cam1229

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D


stevenposner

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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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