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Kthamas

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Which item is best for providing mouth care for an unconscious patient?
 
  1) Foam swabs
  2) Lemon-glycerin swabs
  3) Hydrogen peroxide
  4) Cotton-tipped applicator soaked in mouthwash

Question 2

The patient is sitting in a chair at the bedside. The nurse is preparing to remove the patient's artificial eye. What should the nurse do to best position the patient for this procedure? Ask the patient to:
 
  1) Lean forward and rest the arms on the overbed table.
  2) Sit back in the chair and tilt the head back.
  3) Move to the bed and lie down.
  4) Stand up and lean over the bed.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3



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