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wenmo

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A child is upset because, when the cast is removed from her leg, the skin surface is caked with desquamated skin and sebaceous secretions. What should the nurse suggest to remove this material?
 
  a. Wash the area with warm water and soap.
  b. Vigorously scrub leg.
  c. Apply powder to absorb material.
  d. Carefully pick material off leg.

Question 2

_______________ is the most common postpartum infection.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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A Simple soaking in the bathtub is usually sufficient for the removal of the
desquamated skin and sebaceous secretions.
B The parents and child should be advised not to scrub the leg vigorously or
forcibly remove this material because it may cause excoriation and bleeding.
C Oil or lotion, but not powder, may provide comfort for the child.
D The parents and child should be advised not to scrub the leg vigorously or
forcibly remove this material because it may cause excoriation and bleeding.

Answer to Question 2

Endometritis
Endometritis usually begins as a localized infection at the placental site; however, can
spread to involve the entire endometrium. Assessment for signs of endometritis may reveal
a fever, elevated pulse, chills, anorexia, fatigue, pelvic pain, uterine tenderness or
foul-smelling profuse lochia.




wenmo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


nguyenhoanhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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