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Nurses provide _______________ that is defined as care of the body after death in a manner consistent with the patient's religious and cultural beliefs.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

The patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube in place may experience skin breakdown:
 
  a. in the nose.
  b. on the tongue.
  c. behind the ears.
  d. around the lips.



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Answer to Question 1

postmortem care
Nurses provide postmortem care, care of the body after death, in a manner consistent with the patient's religious and cultural beliefs.

Answer to Question 2

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NG and oxygen cannulas can cause pressure on the nares, leading to pressure ulcers. Skin breakdown around the lips and tongue may result from oral airways or endotracheal (ET) tubes. Skin breakdown behind the ears may result from pressure from the oxygen cannula or the patient's pillow.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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