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captainjonesify

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse understands that which of the following actions best protects a client from infection?
 
  a. use of nystatin. c. administration of antibiotics
  b. use of pegfilgrastim d. appropriate handwashing

Question 2

For the client experiencing xerostomia, the nurse should:
 
  a. provide frequent lip lubrication with a water-soluble gel.
  b. increase the client's IV fluids until specific gravity is greater than 1.010.
  c. instruct the client not to use aspirin.
  d. provide the client with a soft-bristled toothbrush.


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josephsuarez

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

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is to prevent or treat fungal stomatitis.
B Incorrect: This drug increases WBC (white blood cell) production, but is not the best protection.
C Incorrect: This action is used if infection occurs.
D Correct: This is the best protection from the spread of infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Xerostomia is a dry mouth that benefits from frequent lip lubrication.
B Incorrect: This will not effectively treat xerostomia.
C Incorrect: This will not effectively treat xerostomia.
D Incorrect: This will not effectively treat xerostomia.


captainjonesify

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

nguyenhoanhat

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Excellent

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