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skymedlock

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on: Jul 24, 2018
In planning care for a surgical patient, the patient asks the nurse what may be left on during the surgery. Understanding patient safety, the nurse tells the patient that which item may remain in place?
 
  a. Hearing aid
  b. Artificial limb
  c. Pair of eyeglasses
  d. Pair of contact lenses

Question 2

During the provision of hygienic care, the client becomes very fatigued. The nurse plans to:
 
  A. Reschedule the care
  B. Obtain an order for a stimulant medication
  C. Encourage the client to perform more self-care
  D. Eliminate or severely limit hygienic care measures


Leostella20

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

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The only item the might be left in place is a hearing aid. If the patient will be required to follow instructions in the operating room, allow the patient to keep the hearing aid in place. Otherwise remove prostheses, including dentures and oral appliances, glasses and contact lenses, artificial limbs and eyes, and artificial eyelashes. Prostheses can be lost or damaged during surgery and could cause injury. Oral appliances may occlude the airway.

Answer to Question 2

A
A, B, C, and D. Rescheduling the care meets both safety and hygienic needs.


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