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Wadzanai

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After a bone scan, the nurse assesses a hematoma at the injection site of the dye. The nurse should apply ______ soaks or compresses.
 
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The acronym RICE directs the nurse in the care of a sprain. The C in the acronym stands for ________.
 
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robbielu01

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Answer to Question 1

warm

Heat will speed absorption of collected blood.

Answer to Question 2

compression

The acronym stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.



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