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A nurse is caring for a patient who has burns of the ears, head, neck, and right arm and hand. The nurse should place the patient in which position?
 
  a. Place the right arm and hand flexed in a position of comfort.
  b. Elevate the right arm and hand on pillows and extend the fingers.
  c. Assist the patient to a supine position with a small pillow under the head.
  d. Position the patient in a side-lying position with rolled towel under the neck.

Question 2

Esomeprazole (Nexium) is prescribed for a patient who incurred extensive burn injuries 5 days ago. Which nursing assessment would best evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?
 
  a. Bowel sounds
  b. Stool frequency
  c. Abdominal distention
  d. Stools for occult blood



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The right hand and arm should be elevated to reduce swelling and the fingers extended to avoid flexion contractures (even though this position may not be comfortable for the patient). The patient with burns of the ears should not use a pillow for the head because this will put pressure on the ears, and the pillow may stick to the ears. Patients with neck burns should not use a pillow because the head should be maintained in an extended position in order to avoid contractures.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors are given to prevent Curling's ulcer in the patient who has suffered burn injuries. Proton pump inhibitors usually do not affect bowel sounds, stool frequency, or appetite.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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