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Jipu 123

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Four hours after a stapedectomy the patient complains that hearing has not improved at all. What knowledge would the nurse use to shape a response?
 
  a. A large percentage of stapedectomies are not successful
  b. It will take at least 10 days for the graft to heal
  c. Hearing will not return until edema subsides
  d. Hearing will improve after irrigation of the ear

Question 2

Why would the nurse encourage the patient who is recovering from a modified radical mastectomy to exercise the affected arm?
 
  a. To reduce pain
  b. To stimulate appetite
  c. To reduce lymphedema
  d. To increase muscle tension


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flannelavenger

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

ANS: C
Hearing improvement will not be noted until edema subsides and the packing is removed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
An exercise regimen, built up gradually, can help reduce lymphedema following a modified radical mastectomy.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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