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saliriagwu

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A client with an artificial eye identifies that the prosthesis is uncomfortable. The nurse should remove the prosthesis and:
 
  A. Check the prosthesis for rough edges
  B. Rinse the prosthesis with alcohol
  C. Irrigate the eye socket with saline
  D. Leave the prosthesis out of the eye for at least 24 hours

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MC Clinical Situation: You are working the night shift on a medical nursing unit when you enter a room where a client is found to be unresponsive without a pulse or respirations. To perform cardiac compressions, place your hands
 
  A. Center of the chest at nipple line.
  B. Over the xiphoid
  C. Two fingerbreadths above xiphoid.
  D. One on top of the other over the xiphoid.


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itsakadoozi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
A, C, and D. An uncomfortable prosthesis should be checked for sharp or rough edges.
B. An uncomfortable prosthesis should be checked for sharp or rough edges; alcohol could cause further discomfort.

Answer to Question 2

A


saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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