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natalie2426

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse is teaching a patient on home care how to apply hot packs to an infected leg ulcer. What statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
 
  A) I understand the rebound effect of heat.
  B) I will put the heat packs only on the sore on my leg.
  C) I will only leave the heat packs on for 20 minutes.
  D) I will leave the heat packs on for an hour.

Question 2

Which of the following diseases may result in decreased lung compliance?
 
  A) emphysema B) appendicitis C) acne D) chronic diarrhea


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


natalie2426

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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