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nautica902

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When testing cranial nerve I in an elderly client who has had a head trauma, in which sequence would the nurse perform the procedure? (Prioritize sequence.)
 
  1. hold vial with aromatic odor under the open nostril and instruct client to inspire
  2. assess nose for patency by occluding one nasal wing at a time and asking client to sniff inward with the unoccluded nostril
  3. have client close eyes and occlude one nostril
  4. inspect the mucous membranes of the nares with an otoscope and speculum
  5. have client identify aromatic odors as presented

Question 2

The nurse anticipates that an older patient with right-sided heart failure would exhibit which symptoms? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Pallor
  2. Edema
  3. Wheezing
  4. Orthopnea
  5. Neck vein distention


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jazzlynnnnn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2, 4, 3, 1, 5

Answer to Question 2

2,5
Rationale: Pallor is not a specific symptom for right-sided heart failure.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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