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kodithompson

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The inability of a patient to meet self-care needs creates a need for a nursing intervention. Which of the following interventions is the preferred first priority whenever possible?
 
  A) Assisting the individual promptly and efficiently
  B) Providing direct services by acting for or by doing for
  C) Empowering the patient by strengthening her or his self-care capacities
  D) Eliminating or minimizing self-care limitations

Question 2

What instructions should the patient receive before undergoing a paracentesis?
 
  a. NPO 12 hours before procedure
  b. Empty bladder before procedure
  c. Strict bed rest after procedure
  d. Empty bowel before procedure



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Answer to Question 1

C
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Whenever possible, the first priority is strengthening an individual's capacity for self-care. The other steps may be taken as needed when self-care is not feasible.

Answer to Question 2

B
When paracentesis is done, the nurse must have the patient void immediately before the procedure to prevent puncture of the bladder.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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