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stevenposner

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The nurse assesses an area of skin on the patient upper thigh that is different in appearance than the surrounding skin. The documentation that is most informative is:
 
  a. Red area on upper right thigh. Patient denies discomfort
  b. Erythematous scaly patch 2  2 cm on lateral aspect of right thigh. Patient denies pain.
  c. Painless red patch on right thigh 2  2 cm.
  d. Medium-size red scaly patch on right thigh. 0 drainage. 0 pain.

Question 2

When the patient on fluid restriction complains of dry mouth and dry buccal membranes, the nurse should ___________________ _______. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. offer a hard candy.
  b. provide a variety of juicy fruits, such as watermelon.
  c. assist the patient to rinse the mouth with mouthwash.
  d. provide oral hygiene.
  e. give the patient a cup of ice chips.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D




stevenposner

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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