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genevieve1028

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on: Jul 17, 2018
Which patient is at greatest risk for injury and requires the nurse's immediate attention? The patient who had a(n)
 
  a. paracentesis 20 minutes ago and is sitting in bed with the arms resting on the overbed tray.
  b. surgical repair of an incarcerated hernia yesterday and now has slight bruising at the incision site.
  c. echocardiogram that showed an ejection fraction of 40 and has a resting heart rate of 110 occasional PVCs.
  d. needle liver biopsy 1 hour ago and is now thrashing about in bed and complaining of severe abdominal pain.

Question 2

What could a nurse say who believed that a nursing student has a duty to understand pertinent clinical information to make sound clinical judgments?
 
  a. Sometimes work does get in the way of studying.
  b. Nursing school is difficult, and striving for average is understandable.
  c. You should be honest when critically reflecting on your strengths and weaknesses.
  d. Experience after nursing school will provide real nursing knowledge.


djpooyouma

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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