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genevieve1028

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on: Jul 16, 2018
You are assisting in the care of an infant that is fussy, irritable, cries a lot, and has been pulling at his ear. He feels warm. What are the implications?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

You are assisting a patient with his range-of-motion exercises; he says he does not feel like doing them today and asks you to finish the exercises for him. What is your response?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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duy1981999

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The infant likely has an ear infection and you need to notify the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

Reinforce that the exercises are to improve his mobility and strength and will hasten his return home, which you know he has worked hard to do. Notify the nurse of the situation.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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