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The nurse is to ambulate a client who has an IV in her arm, an indwelling urinary catheter, and a chest tube. What action is appropriate for the nurse to take?
 
  a. Hold the IV so it is higher than the client's heart while ambulating.
  b. Empty the urinary drainage bag before ambulating.
  c. Empty the closed chest drainage system before ambulating.
  d. Hold the closed chest drainage system above the client's chest level while ambulating.

Question 2

The home care nurse is assessing a client's home environment. Which of the following would be a safety hazard for the client with difficulty in mobility?
 
  a. Wall-to-wall carpet in the bedroom c. Scatter rugs on the kitchen floor
  b. Curio cabinet filled with mementos d. Night-lights in the hall and bathroom



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akemokai

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C




bio_gurl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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