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armygirl

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse assesses an area of sustained redness on the coccyx area of a resident in long-term care. What is the most likely cause of this pressure area?
 
  a. Heat from pressure
  b. Collapse of blood vessels
  c. Friction from pressure
  d. Collapse of skin tissue

Question 2

What should the nurse do when offering a cup of hot coffee to a frail, older adult patient?
 
  a. Give the patient a straw
  b. Dilute the coffee with cold water
  c. Fill the cup half full
  d. Offer a bib or an apron


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manuelcastillo

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

ANS: B
A pressure ulcer occurs when there is sufficient pressure to collapse the blood vessels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Filling the cup half full promotes safety and does not change the flavor of the beverage, nor does it demean the patient as would making him or her wear a bib or apron.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

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

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