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Diane

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When a patient asks if he can keep the heating pack on his leg all the time, the nurse reminds him of which of the following complication of long-term heat application?
 
  a. The heat can cause extreme vasoconstriction.
  b. The heat can increase the possibility of infection.
  c. The heat can cause the blood pressure to increase.
  d. The heat can damage epithelial cells.

Question 2

When a patient complains of progressive hearing loss, crackling and ringing noises in his ear, and progressive ear pain, what should the nurse assess for?
 
  a. A dead battery in the patient's hearing aid
  b. Cerumen impaction
  c. Sinus congestion
  d. A middle ear infection


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amandanbreshears

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

ANS: D
Prolonged contact with heat can cause damage to the epithelial cells.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Symptoms of cerumen impaction are progressive hearing loss, bothersome noises in the ear, and progressive ear pain.


Diane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

alvinum

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

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