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LCritchfi

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient who had taken a poisonous substance was brought to the emergency department. The nurse should first:
 
  a. give syrup of ipecac.
  b. contact the poison control center.
  c. give milk to coat the stomach.
  d. observe for symptoms.

Question 2

The nurse is assisting a victim of an accident who requires bandaging of the right lower extremity. When applying the bandage, the nurse should:
 
  a. use sterile material.
  b. leave the toes exposed.
  c. bandage the extremity tightly.
  d. bend the knee after bandaging.


enass

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

B
The nurse should immediately call the poison control center.

Answer to Question 2

B
The tips of the toes should remain exposed to assess circulation.


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