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armygirl

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on: Jul 22, 2018
When caring for a client who is obese, which of the following are risk factors for increased complications? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. immobility d. increased dietary needs
  b. skin breakdown e. difficulty breathing
  c. hypocoagulopathy f. safety

Question 2

A client complains of daily indigestion and heartburn, especially after eating a large meal. A nurse should suspect that the client has which type of hernia?
 
  a. abdominal c. hiatal
  b. femoral d. umbilical


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blazinlyss

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, E, F
The client who is obese can present challenges to the health care provider. The increase in soft tissue is a risk factor for immobility, skin breakdown, difficulty breathing, and safety issues. The client who is obese is at risk for hypercoagulopathy, resulting in deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after surgery. Extra tissue also increases the risk for pneumonia because of immobility and difficulty taking breaths.

Answer to Question 2

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Hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes into the mediastinal cavity through the diaphragm. Symptoms of a hiatal hernia include daily indigestion and heartburn, especially after eating a large meal.


armygirl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

diana chang

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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