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cartlidgeashley

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Anaerobic organisms tend to grow within body cavities. What will the nurse use to collect an anaerobic specimen?
 
  a. Sterile cotton applicator
  b. Sterile culture tube
  c. Sterile syringe tip
  d. Sterile glass rod

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a patient who is severely bleeding and at risk for hypovolemic shock. What can the nurse anticipate?
 
  a. Slow, labored breathing
  b. Hot, flushed skin
  c. Edematous extremities
  d. Weak, thready pulse



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
To collect an anaerobic specimen deep in a body cavity, the nurse uses a sterile syringe

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The pulse becomes weak and thready with hypovolemic shock.




cartlidgeashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent


Jsherida

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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