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audragclark

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A visitor in the hospital slips and falls. The patient's arm appears dislocated and the visitor is unable to move it. What is the first action the nurse should implement?
 
  a. Apply cold packs
  b. Check range of motion
  c. Splint the arm
  d. Apply an Ace bandage

Question 2

What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for an amniocentesis?
 
  a. Restrict food intake
  b. Restrict fluid intake
  c. Monitor fetal heart tones
  d. Inform patient results will be available immediately


ms_sulzle

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

ANS: C
The nurse should splint the arm where it lies and not attempt to move or rearrange the limb.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
When a patient has an amniocentesis, fetal heart tones should be monitored. There are no fluid or food restrictions, and the patient should be told to contact her physician to obtain results, which are usually available after 2 weeks.


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